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Mhairi Black (/ ˈ m æ r i /; born 12 September 1994) is a Scottish politician who served as Deputy Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the House of Commons from 2022 to 2024, and as a Member of Parliament for Paisley and Renfrewshire South from 2015 to 2024.
Jul 4, 2023 · The deputy leader of the SNP at Westminster, who became the youngest MP in 300 years in 2015, announces she will not contest the next general election. She cites safety concerns, social media abuse and personal reasons for her decision, while party colleagues and opponents react to her announcement.
- Angus Cochrane
Jul 4, 2023 · The SNP's depute leader at Westminster, Black, said she was leaving Parliament due to the "outdated, sexist and toxic" working environment. She thanked her constituents and activists for their support and said she would continue to fight for independence as a campaigner.
Jul 4, 2023 · SNP MP Mhairi Black has announced that she will step down at the next general election. The party's deputy leader at Westminster became the youngest MP since 1832 when she was elected, aged 20,...
Jul 4, 2023 · Mhairi Black, an SNP member of Parliament, will retire at the next general election at the age of 28. When Ms Black, the party’s deputy leader in Westminster, was chosen at the age of 20 in...
- William Mata
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Jul 4, 2023 · The SNP deputy leader and MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South says she is "tired" of the "toxic environment" and "unhealthy workplace" of parliament. She won her seat at 20, one of the youngest MPs ever, and has held various spokesperson roles for her party.
Jul 4, 2023 · THE SNP 's deputy leader at Westminster has announced she will step down at the next General Election. Mhairi Black, who has been the MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South since 2015, told The News Agents podcast she would be looking to leave the London parliament.
