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Íæż½ã½ã 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 Íæż½ã½ã 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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