The senior SNP politicians are among 13 MSPs who have added their names to the campaigning body’s Wall of Support, with other new sign-ups including former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and ex‑Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard.

Their endorsement means that 57 MSPs now back the call for protection of title for the profession of electrician – and SELECT says the cross-party support reflects the “overwhelming appetite” for the Scottish Parliament to finally act on the issue.

Sharon Miller, SELECT managing director designate, said: “Securing the support of two former First Ministers, along with more senior MSPs from all parties, sends an unmistakable message: Scotland understands the urgent need to regulate the electrical profession.

“Electricians play an essential role in keeping our homes, businesses and communities safe, yet the title remains unprotected. Anyone can claim to be an electrician despite having no qualifications, creating unacceptable risks for the public.

“With the Wall of Support now standing at 57 MSPs, the momentum for change has never been stronger. This growing coalition demonstrates that protection of title is firmly on the political agenda and that there is widespread recognition of the dangers posed by unqualified electrical work.”

Ms Sturgeon and Mr Yousaf were among 13 MSPs who signed up to the Wall of Support at a special SELECT regulation exhibition hosted by Ms Miller at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on March 3 and 4.

Other politicians who added their names were Labour’s Daniel Johnson, Davy Russell, Michael Marra, Jackie Baillie and Mr Leonard, along with Conservative MSP Mr Ross.

In addition to their former leaders, five SNP MSPs also gave the campaign their backing – Christine Grahame, Colin Beattie, Emma Harper, Jamie Hepburn and ex-housing minister Paul McLennan.

Ms Miller – who has vowed to intensify SELECT’s campaign ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections – said the latest sign‑ups underline the continued cross‑party commitment to reform.

She said: “Our message remains clear and consistent – regulation is a matter of public safety, not politics. The steady stream of new supporters shows that MSPs understand the scale of the risks associated with modern electrical systems and the vital importance of ensuring only properly trained and qualified professionals can work on them.

“We will continue to work closely with our members, partners and stakeholders to secure the legislative change our industry desperately needs. Every new name on the Wall of Support is another step towards a safer, stronger electrotechnical sector for Scotland.”

The support of the former first ministers also reflects strong constituency ties across Glasgow, with Ms Sturgeon representing Glasgow Southside since 2011 and Mr Yousaf serving as MSP for Glasgow Pollok since 2016. Ms Sturgeon also brings a personal connection to the issue, with her father having worked as an electrician.

SELECT’s Wall of Support continues to grow after the association made regulation a key part of its manifesto ahead of the election in May and now features endorsements from politicians, professional bodies, local authorities, housebuilders, surveyors and trade unions.

Run in partnership with the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and Unite the Union, it aims to make it an offence for someone to call themselves an electrician when they have no, or inadequate, qualifications.