Holyrood is becoming a challenging environment for women, with 14 female MSPs from the Scottish National Party (SNP) announcing their decision not to run again in the upcoming May 2026 elections. This marks significant concern as it represents 23% of the current female MSP group within the party. Many departing MSPs cite a lack of party support and persistent issues like bullying and abuse they have faced. Concerns about misogyny in politics and inadequate mechanisms to support women, particularly those balancing political roles and family, are prevalent among those stepping down.
Politics is generally very misogynist, and I don't think the SNP can be complacent about its own internal mechanisms which mean that examples of inappropriate male behaviour...
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