Colin Beattie MSP has confirmed that he has secured Nominations from both his constituency branches to be accepted as a candidate for selection in the contest to become the SNP prospective parliamentary candidate in the coming Holyrood Elections.

Colin Beattie MSP has confirmed that he has secured Nominations from both his constituency branches to be accepted as a candidate for selection in the contest to become the SNP prospective parliamentary candidate in the coming Holyrood Elections.

Colin stated “I am delighted to put myself forward again to seek to represent the residents of Midlothian North. In every parliamentary election for Midlothian North & Musselburgh I have increased both my majority and my share of the vote. I am confident I can do so again in 2026 if members give me this opportunity. My very extensive network of contacts throughout business and the communities enables me to use my experience to the benefit of all particularly when we are seeing so many experienced parliamentarians leaving Holyrood.”

Colin has been the MSP for Midlothian North & Musselburgh since 2011. Prior to that he was for five years the Councillor for Midlothian Ward 6, (Newtongrange, Gorebridge, and the Moorfoots).
He has never sought to be a Government Minister but focussed on his constituency work where he feels he is most needed.

When asked about the recently concluded police investigation Operation Branchform he advised “I am relieved it is over and that I am completely cleared of any suspicion. It has been an unnecessarily stressful two years for me and my family, with almost daily media attention, which we would not wish to endure again. Our thanks to the kindness and support from so very many residents.”

I know our local members will carefully consider the options when choosing their parliamentary candidate for 2026.
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