Christine Jardine: “I am dismayed with what I see and hear from a lot of politicians today.”

I have written to my local party to let them know I shall not be standing as the Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Edinburgh West at the next election, following the recent decision by some of the local party.

There were opinions that emerged about my age and I found it quite sexist.

I do not wish to expose anyone to more tension and division.

I didn't expect to have to make this decision, and it hurts.