Andy Murray teases politics switch as Nicola Sturgeon quits as …
As one of the most celebrated British tennis players of all time, Andy Murray will have his pick of the litter when it comes to career paths after hanging up his racquet. But few might have expected Parliament would be the destination of choice for the soft-spoken superstar.
In many ways, a career in politics makes sense for the 35-year-old given the traits he’s displayed over the course of a glittering 18-year career on the court. Murray has often defended those in need of a voice—see: his views regarding women’s tennis and Russia’s war on Ukraine—yet the man of few words tends to speak only when truly necessary.
Andy Murray teases politics switch as Nicola Sturgeon quits as …
Still, some fans were talking after seeing he was ‘interested’ in filling the biggest vacancy in Scottish politics following the news of Nicola Sturgeon’s planned resignation. The incumbent Leader of the Scottish National Party was first elected to the role in November 2014 but confirmed on Wednesday her intention to step down in the near future.
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“Interesting vacancy,” said the two-time Wimbledon champion in response to a BBC Scotland News tweet confirming Sturgeon will quit as first minister. “Was looking to get into politics when I finish playing.”
Andy Murray teases politics switch as Nicola Sturgeon quits as …
As one of the most celebrated British tennis players of all time, Andy Murray will have his pick of the litter when it comes to career paths after hanging up his racquet. But few might have expected Parliament would be the destination of choice for the soft-spoken superstar.
In many ways, a career in politics makes sense for the 35-year-old given the traits he’s displayed over the course of a glittering 18-year career on the court. Murray has often defended those in need of a voice—see: his views regarding women’s tennis and Russia’s war on Ukraine—yet the man of few words tends to speak only when truly necessary.
Andy Murray teases politics switch as Nicola Sturgeon quits as …
Still, some fans were talking after seeing he was ‘interested’ in filling the biggest vacancy in Scottish politics following the news of Nicola Sturgeon’s planned resignation. The incumbent Leader of the Scottish National Party was first elected to the role in November 2014 but confirmed on Wednesday her intention to step down in the near future.
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“Interesting vacancy,” said the two-time Wimbledon champion in response to a BBC Scotland News tweet confirming Sturgeon will quit as first minister. “Was looking to get into politics when I finish playing.”
