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The former Rural Affairs Secretary said the SNP had 'self-destructed' and 'turned its back' on farmers

Have 'keyboard warriors' played a role in influencing Ms Gougeon's decision to stand down from politics in 2026?

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has confirmed she will not be standing as an SNP candidate in next year's Scottish Parliamentary elections. Has she served Scottish farmers well during her time in Government?

NSA's Phil Stocker said the loss of another First Minister put the whole ministerial team at risk of upheaval and was ‘a huge blow to any kind of continuity'

Mr Yousaf made the announcement following the collapse of the Bute House Agreement last week

Farmers had hoped to hear further details at last week's NFU Scotland's conference

Farming organisations have congratulated Humza Yousaf on winning the Scottish leadership election race to become Scotland’s new First Minister.