Farmers criticise 'keyboard warriors' in Mairi Gougeon's decision to leave politics next year

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

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Ms Gougeon announced on Friday (March 14) that she would not seek re-election as SNP candidate for Angus North and Mearns at the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary elections after serving 'half of her life' in politics.
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Ms Gougeon announced on Friday (March 14) that she would not seek re-election as SNP candidate for Angus North and Mearns at the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary elections after serving 'half of her life' in politics.

Mairi Gougeon Farmers have passionately spoken up in defence of a Scottish Government Minister's decision to step down from politics next year after she received negativity on social media from 'keyboard...

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