Gordon Brown confirms he is standing down as an MP.
The former Prime Minister, who has represented Fife for 32 years at Westminister, will retire from politics in 2015.
He put an end to months of speculation last night during an address to Labour members in Kirkcaldy.
From his home in North Queensferry, he'll focus on his work as a UN Special Envoy for Global Education.
Making the announcement at a packed Old Kirk in the lang toun last, Mr Brown said it was time for fresh ideas:
He was flanked by his wife Sarah and sons John and Fraser, and others from the area who campaigned alongside him.
Speaking exclusively to Kingdom FM News, Sarah hopes he'll be remembered for creating a fairer Britain as Chancellor but admits life at Number 10 was challenging at times:
Mr Brown has pledged to help fight the 2015 general election and the 2016 Scottish election.
Lindsay Roy is also standing down after six years as MP for Glenrothes, following a career as a teacher that saw him become head of the same school Gordon went to years earlier:
Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Claire Baker has ruled herself out from standing for the Westminster job but says Gordon Brown will be a hard act to follow:
Kirkcaldy councillor Kenny Selbie has been tipped to stand to replace Mr Brown in May - which he has refused to rule out:
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