Jamie Stone MSP to stand down at next election
June 2, 2010 12:00 AM
Jamie Stone, Liberal Democrat MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross announced today that he will be standing down at the next election. Jamie was elected to the Scottish Parliament on its opening in 1999 and served as a local Councillor for 13 years before that.
Commenting Jamie said: "I have found my years of public service hugely rewarding and have made friendships that I am certain will last for many years to come. However, there are some new challenges that I would like to tackle while I am in my mid-fifties and fit and well.
"In standing down next May, one thing remains, and I treasure it - to have been the first member for nearly 300 years to represent the Far North in the Scottish Parliament has been the honour of my life.
"There is no chance of me letting up on the work required in my final year. Huge issues confront us, such as getting the A9 upgraded and providing high-quality employment as Dounreay decommissions. Right until my very last day I will be using every tool at my disposal to fight for the Far North."
Jamie's Highland Liberal Democrat colleague John Thurso MP said: "Jamie has been an excellent MSP who has worked hard to represent our area. He will be a hard act to follow, but I look forward to working with his successor in due course."
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