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The excerpt you provided is from a BBC article by Kirsten Campbell, a Scotland political correspondent, discussing the departure of a record number of MSPs (Members of the Scottish Parliament) ahead of the 2026 election.
Key points from the article include:
– A third of Scotland’s MSPs, totaling 42, are leaving Holyrood for the last time.
– Departures include former first ministers Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf, both offering reflections on their political careers.
– Nicola Sturgeon advised newer MSPs to make friends across party lines and keep perspective amidst scandals.
– Humza Yousaf reflected on the challenges of political life, especially the impact of social media on discouraging women from politics.
– Veteran MSPs from the original 1999 Parliament intake such as Shona Robison, Fiona Hyslop, Richard Lochhead, and Christine Grahame (aged 81) are retiring.
– Christine Grahame described her strategy of positioning herself on camera during parliamentary sessions.
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