He would remain as MSP for Orkney until the 2007 election , but would serve his time out as a backbencher .
On 9 May 2005 , following the 2005 General Election , Wallace announced his intention to stand down as party leader and Deputy First Minister .
Wallace would remain as MSP for Orkney until the 2007 election , but would serve Wallace 's time out as a backbencher .
On 9 May 2005 , following the 2005 General Election , Wallace announced his intention to stand down as party leader and Deputy First Minister .