Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “I’d need to resign in March so that a by-election could take place on the same day, for minimum cost and disruption to the parliament and representation. “It’s a big decision, but I’ve been encouraged by the support I’ve received from people in the Airdrie & Shotts branch and from colleagues across Scotland, recognising the importance of this election and asking me to stand; I want to do my best in the way I feel I best can.“Serving at Holyrood would give me more time in the constituency, rather than being in London for most of the week, which is important as the principal role is to be the representative for people here and fight their case on important issues.“I’ve always seen Holyrood as Scotland’s.
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