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  1. Michael William Russell (born 9 August 1953) is a Scottish politician serving as Chairman of the Scottish Land Commission since 2024, having previously served in the Scottish Cabinet under Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon.

  2. Mar 19, 2023 · There is "tremendous mess" in the SNP over the party's leadership race, the new interim chief executive has said. SNP President Mike Russell, who stepped in to replace outgoing Peter Murrell,...

  3. Dec 2, 2023 · SNP stalwart Michael Russell has stepped down from his role as the party's president after a three-year tenure just weeks after being re-elected into the role. His resignation follows a...

  4. Apr 8, 2023 · Senior SNP figure Mike Russell has admitted the party is facing a crisis. The president of the SNP has said he does not think independence can be achieved "right now" as police continue ...

  5. Dec 21, 2023 · Mike Russell will be advising the Scottish Government on land reform. Mike Russell has been appointed as Chair of the Scottish Land Commission (SLC) following a vote in the Scottish Parliament but Tory MSPs say he "cannot be independent in this role."

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  6. Dec 1, 2023 · SNP grandee Michael Russell has announced his shock resignation as president of the party, just weeks after he was re-elected to the role. The former Scottish Government minister claimed that he was taking on a new job in land reform meaning he can't commit his time to his role within the nationalists.

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  8. Dec 1, 2023 · Former MSP Michael Russell has stepped down as president of the SNP as he bids to become chairman of the Scottish Land Commission. The land reform post is non party-political and subject to the...