Thursday March 20th 2025
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Luke Jackson
Colin Beattie, SNP MSP Midlothian North & Musselburgh, has issued this statement about the Holyrood election next year.
“On Tuesday 18th March 2025 I advised my branch, Dalkeith & District Branch, that I intended to put my name forward for nomination as the Scottish Parliamentary Candidate for Midlothian North County Constituency.
“I have been the MSP for Midlothian North & Musselburgh Constituency since it was first formed in 2011 up until now and it has been an honour and a privilege to serve throughout that time.
“The new constituency consists of the Midlothian North area which I have represented for many years plus the addition of the Newtongrange area. I am delighted to again have the possibility to represent Nitten, where I was the local Councillor for five years and have many connections still. I have a high profile across all these areas.
“My solid track record as an MSP over the past 14 years speaks for itself and, importantly, I am keen to continue to deliver a high level of support to residents, businesses, and local community groups.
“If chosen as candidate, I will focus on key concerns such as health and the cost of living crisis. Issues which affect all of us. Issues which are difficult but not impossible to fix – particularly if we have control of our own affaires to do so.
“Independence is normal and I look forward to making a strong case for this to happen.”
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