Saturday April 5th 2025
Written by Midlothian View Editor, Phil Bowen
Midlothian’s Council Leader, Kelly Parry, has announced she would like to be elected to Holyrood neat year.
Ms Parry issued a statement last night in which she said:
“I’m delighted to announce that I have now been formally nominated as a potential SNP candidate for the Midlothian North Constituency ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.
“I’ve been blessed to be able to represent my home as a Councillor for almost 10 years, and as the Leader of Midlothian Council since 2022.
“I grew up here, I went to school here and I’ve raised my two children here. I know Midlothian – this is my home too, and I really care about what happens here.
“This election will be an important moment for Scotland, and in every Constituency we must put our best foot forward and send the best candidates that we can to the Scottish Parliament. I know I can bring the energy, enthusiasm and drive needed to this election, and beyond.
“I have been overwhelmed by the support of members and colleagues so far, and I hope to secure the support of local members in the forthcoming internal ballot.”
Colin Beattie, also SNP, is the incumbent MSP for Midlothian North who announced last month his intention to stand for re-election.
Both candidates, plus anyone else who puts themselves forward, will now face a local SNP selection process to see who is the SNP candidate in the Holyrood elections next year.
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