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Michael Matheson, the former health secretary and Falkirk West SNP representative, has announced his decision to step down as an MSP at the upcoming Holyrood election in the following year. Having been elected in 1999, Matheson is part of the original intake and has held various government positions such as justice secretary and transport secretary throughout his tenure.
One incident that marred Matheson’s career was his involvement in a row over an £11,000 data roaming bill, resulting in him being handed the lengthiest ban ever imposed by the Scottish Parliament. The bill was accrued on his parliamentary iPad during a family trip to Morocco in late 2022. Initially claiming the device was solely used for parliamentary duties, Matheson later confessed that his sons had utilized it as a data hotspot to watch football. Despite reimbursing the full amount and offering an apology, the incident tarnished his reputation significantly.
In a social media statement released on Sunday, Matheson expressed his eagerness to pursue fresh challenges beyond the realm of frontline politics. His decision to not seek re-election adds him to the list of 26 MSPs, including former first ministers such as Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf, who have opted out of running for another term. The upcoming election will mark a significant change in the Scottish political landscape with the absence of key figures like Matheson
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