, Scottish Conservative Party leader from 2005 to 2011, has announced she will stand down as an  at the . Goldie, who has been an MSP for the (previously ) electoral region since the Scottish Parliament's formation in 1999, said she intends to focus on her role in the  , where she has been a since 2013. File photo of Annabel Goldie. Davidson responded to the news by calling Goldie an "unstoppable force", adding: "She has been an inspiration to a whole generation of Scottish Conservatives, and she has been a tremendous mentor, support and friend to me. In Holyrood, she has fostered both affection and respect from all members – regardless of their political affiliation – and her retirement from the Scottish Parliament will leave an Annabel-sized hole which won't ever quite be filled. She is unique." Meanwhile,  , UK Conservative leader and UK , said: "Annabel is one of those rare breeds in Scottish politics, somebody known by her first name alone. When she was Scottish Conservative leader, I valued her sage advice. She has been a towering strength to our party in Scotland, a doughty debater in the TV studios and Scottish Parliament and has one of the sharpest wits around. I wish her a long and happy retirement after 17 years unstinting service at Holyrood – but look forward to seeing her on the red benches of the Lords for years to come."
, Scottish Conservative Party leader from 2005 to 2011, has announced she will stand down as an MSP at the . Goldie, who has been an MSP for the (previously ) electoral region since the Scottish Parliament's formation in 1999, said she intends to focus on her role in the House of Lords , where she has been a since 2013. Davidson responded to the news by calling Goldie an "unstoppable force", adding: "She has been an inspiration to a whole generation of Scottish Conservatives, and she has been a tremendous mentor, support and friend to me. In Holyrood, she has fostered both affection and respect from all members – regardless of their political affiliation – and her retirement from the Scottish Parliament will leave an Annabel-sized hole which won't ever quite be filled. She is unique." Meanwhile, David Cameron , UK Conservative leader and UK , said: "Annabel is one of those rare breeds in Scottish politics, somebody known by her first name alone. When she was Scottish Conservative leader, I valued her sage advice. She has been a towering strength to our party in Scotland, a doughty debater in the TV studios and Scottish Parliament and has one of the sharpest wits around. I wish her a long and happy retirement after 17 years unstinting service at Holyrood – but look forward to seeing her on the red benches of the Lords for years to come."
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File photo of Annabel Goldie.
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David Cameron