Gordon MacDonald who has represented Edinburgh Pentlands since 2011 has announced he is stepping down at the next Scottish Parliamentary election.
He has issued a letter to constituents saying that it has been an honour and a privilege to represent the constituency for the last fourteen years.
He explains that the Boundary Commission has decided to retire the name of the constituency in May 2026 and as it coincides with his own retirement age he has decided it is the right time to step down.
Gordon said: “I have worked tirelessly for 50 years to achieve independence and will continue to campaign for Scotland to join the family of nations. The members of my local branch have been informed of my decision.”
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