Murray Foote quits his role as Chief Executive of the SNP

Murray Foote has taken to X: to post: "In the normal traditions of Twitter, some personal news:"

Murray Foote's statement in full:

I have today confirmed my intention to step down as Chief Executive of the SNP.

The party has recently embarked on a substantial process of internal re-organisation and renewal to better equip it for current electoral contests and to prepare for the critical Scottish Parliament elections in 2026.

While I agree these changes are both essential and appropriate, I also recognised after a period of reflection that I could not make the necessary personal commitment to leading the delivery of these changes into 2026 and beyond.

In the circumstances, I concluded it would be in my best interests and the best interests of the party that I step down to give my replacement the time and space to mould and develop these changes in a manner they deem appropriate.

I offer my very best wishes to both my successor and to colleagues at party HQ. I will always be grateful for the privilege of holding this post for the past 14 months and I will remain in post for the time being to assist with the transition to a new CEO.

I also believe that in First Minister John Swinney, our party has the right leader at the right time to advance the cause of Scottish Independence and I look to the future with renewed optimism as I support him in that cause.

https://twitter.com/murrayf00te/status/1847185861265301815