Second SNP MP to face down at subsequent election
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second SNP MP has introduced that he’ll stand on the subsequent common election, saying he couldn’t make sure that he would be capable to deal with the bodily and psychological calls for of one other 5 years in workplace.
Peter Grant, who represents Glenrothes and Central Fife, introduced he wouldn’t search re-selection because the SNP candidate for the following Westminster common election.
While an election has not but been referred to as, events are all within the course of of choosing candidates.
Mr Grant, who was first elected in 2015, introduced the news on Twitter on Wednesday night.
He stated: “With the Scottish National Party about to begin the formal process of nomination and selection of candidates for the next Westminster General Election I and my colleagues need to decide on our own part in the process.
“After a great deal of soul searching I have decided not to seek re-election.
“Depending on the timing of the election the next Parliament is likely to run until I am 68 or possibly 69 years old. I owe it to everyone to ask myself whether I will be able to cope with the physical and mental demands of the job when I reach that age.
“I don’t think in all honesty I can give a firm yes to that question and that means in all conscience I can’t ask volunteers to campaign for me and ask voters to vote for me when I have doubts in my own mind about my ability to serve a further full term at the level of intensity I know will be needed.”
Mr Grant stated it was “important to know when it’s time to step down”, including:
“For me that time has not yet come but it is likely to come during the next Parliament and it is fairer on everyone if I acknowledge that now.
“For the remainder of my time as an MP I will continue to serve the interests of my constituents to the best of my ability as well as pressing the case for Scottish Independence which most people now regard as both essential and inevitable.”
The MP stated his dedication to the SNP and independence stays “strong as ever.”
He is the second SNP MP to announce he wouldn’t be standing once more after former Westminster chief Ian Blackford introduced he wouldn’t be in search of re-election earlier this month.