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- On March 22, 2026, 42 MSPs—a third of Holyrood—delivered farewell speeches, including Nicola Sturgeon (former First Minister) and Humza Yousaf (former First Minister).
- They cited the pressures of modern political life and balancing work and family as reasons for departure.
- Children's Minister Natalie Don-Innes said prioritizing her children while serving is difficult.
- May 7 election may see more MSPs voted out, with a new cohort sworn in.
