“Looking to get into politics,” Andy Murray jokes about filling the vacancy following the resignation of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Andy Murray, who identifies himself as "Scottish, but also British", wrote the message in a response to the news announcement of Nicola Sturgeon.
Follow Us
Andy Murray, Nicola Sturgeon
Andy Murray, the British professional tennis player from Scotland, has shown his willingness to join politics, albeit jokingly. He took to social media to announce his “plans” for filling the vacancy created by Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation. The 35-year-old will be well accepted among his countrymen even if he actually runs for office, given his huge popularity.
Sturgeon, who has served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) since 2014, tendered her resignation amid political setbacks. She has been in the office for the last eight years. Sturgeon, who had campaigned for Scottish independence, made the announcement at a press conference in Edinburgh.
Murray, who identifies himself as “Scottish, but also British”, wrote the message in a response to the news stated by the official Twitter handle of BBC Scotland. “Interesting vacancy. Was looking to get into politics when I finish playing,” his comment read. He attracted some positive replies to his tweet as well.
Later, Sturgeon too joined the conversation. “I know I said I wouldn’t endorse anyone as my successor, but….” she wrote with a couple of emojis. The party is yet to announce the successor to Sturgeon.
Related: WATCH: Jessica Pegula pays a touching tribute to ailing mother, thanks tennis community for support
Andy Murray’s national identity has come under scanner a few times in the past
The three-time Grand Slam champion and a member of the ‘Big Four’, Murray has faced the question of his national identity a couple of times. The Glasgow-born player has to defend himself in front of the media as well, especially in his early years. Once he was asked whether he was British or Scottish, to which he responded, “depends whether I win or not.”
He faced a tough test during the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence. Initially, he refused to take any side, but later some of his online comments were picked up by the media as supportive of independence. Murray was ridiculed for the same.
However, more interestingly, that was in the past. Andy Murray, the first British winner of the men’s singles title since Fred Perry in 1936, became the face of British tennis after winning Wimbledon in 2013. In the 2023 Australian Open, he made a stunning comeback after staying away from the game for the past few years. Though there are constant speculations about his retirement, Murray is looking to enjoy every moment while he is around.
Continue Reading:
Stay Updated!
Abhinavendu Singh
(290 Articles Published)