# Scottish Politics Holyrood Synced from ~/Desktop/Politics # Edinburgh Anti-Muslim Attacks — 19-20 June 2026 # Edinburgh Anti-Muslim Attacks — 19-20 June 2026 **Date:** Friday 19 June 2026 (evening) **Location:** Edinburgh — Sighthill, Telford Road, Leith Walk **Suspect:** 36-year-old white Scottish man (arrested) **Victims:** 5 men injured **Investigation:** Counter Terrorism Policing Scotland --- ## Overview A 36-year-old white Scottish man went on an apparent anti-Muslim rampage across Edinburgh on the evening of Friday 19 June 2026, leaving five men injured. The suspect — bare-chested and wielding a large weapon/knife — attacked victims in a "fast-moving sequence of events" across the west of the city and Leith before being detained by police at around 9:30pm. Counter Terrorism Policing Scotland has taken over the investigation. The suspect reportedly made Islamophobic statements during or after the attack, claiming he was "protecting the country". --- ## Timeline | Time | Event | |------|-------| | ~20:50 | First reports — two men injured near Broomhouse mosque, Sighthill area | | ~20:50–21:30 | Suspect moves across west Edinburgh — vandalises petrol station on Telford Road, smashes taxi windows with hand axe | | ~21:30 | Three more men attacked on Telford Road and Leith Walk | | ~21:30 | Police detain suspect — Tasers deployed but not discharged | | 20 June | Suspect remains in custody. Counter-terror investigation launched | --- ## Victims Five men were injured: | Age | Location | Notes | |-----|----------|-------| | 22 | Sighthill (near Broomhouse mosque) | Taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary | | 22 | Sighthill (near Broomhouse mosque) | Taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary | | 24 | Telford Road / Leith Walk | Asian Deliveroo driver (per Mirror) | | 27 | Telford Road / Leith Walk | | | 39 | Telford Road / Leith Walk | | None of the injuries are life-threatening. Three required hospital treatment. Multiple victims are from the Muslim community (per MEND Scotland). --- ## Police Statement Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton said: > "This was a shocking attack and my first thoughts are with those who were injured and most directly affected. I want to send a clear message of support to all our communities that there is no place for racism or faith-based hate in a Scotland which is at its best when we stand together. > > "Officers responded to multiple reports of a fast-moving sequence of events across Edinburgh before arresting a man and public safety was our priority. > > "Extensive work is ongoing to establish all the circumstances. We are being supported by Counter Terrorism Policing and working under the direction of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service." A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been set up for public information. --- ## Suspect - **Age:** 36 - **Ethnicity:** White Scottish - **Status:** Charged (as of late Saturday 20 June). Remains in custody. - **Name:** Not yet released by police (as of 20 June evening) - **Court appearance:** Will appear in court after a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal - **Charges:** Charged "in connection with a number of incidents" — exact charges not yet specified. Police statement was deliberately vague. Specific offences expected to be detailed at court appearance. - **Weapon:** Large knife/bladed weapon; hand axe found at scene (petrol station) - **Alleged statements:** Video shows him on the ground shouting about "protecting the country" and making anti-Muslim slurs ("From these Muslim bastards raping our young daughters") while being held by police - **Group affiliation:** No confirmed links to any known far-right group at this stage (e.g. Britain First, SDL, National Action). Police examining his social media and online activity as part of the counter-terror investigation. MEND Scotland has called for it to be treated as "Islamophobic, far right terror". - **Arrest:** Detained by local police officers at ~9:30pm on Leith Walk. Tasers deployed but not discharged. --- ## Political Response **Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer** condemned the attacks on X: > "Absolutely appalling. No one should face violence on our streets. The suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. I will not tolerate this – he will face the full force of the law. My thoughts are with those who are injured and I thank the police and the emergency services for their response." Notably, no COBRA meeting was called — Starmer's response was limited to an X statement. **First Minister John Swinney** (SNP) said he was "deeply concerned", adding: "There is no place for violence, racism or intolerance in our country." He met community groups to assure them of government support. **SNP MSP Ben Macpherson** (Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith) said the area is "a very diverse place. It's part of its strength for many, many decades and something we celebrate. And we're not going to let this or any other extremism divide us." **Notable silences:** No public statements were issued by: - **Rhun ap Iorwerth** (Welsh First Minister) - **Northern Ireland First Minister / deputy First Minister** - **Anas Sarwar** (Scottish Labour leader) - **Russell Findlay** (Scottish Conservative leader) - **Scottish Lib Dems / Scottish Greens** - **Church of Scotland / other faith leaders** (beyond Muslim organisations) **Edinburgh Council Leader Jane Meagher** did issue a statement (published 20 June), correcting earlier reports of silence. She said: > "I was shocked and outraged to hear about the appalling incidents that took place across the city on Friday. I, and fellow Councillors, stand in solidarity with those affected by what must have been a deeply traumatic experience. My thoughts are with those injured in the attacks and I wish them a quick recovery. I want to pay tribute to Police Scotland and the emergency services for their swift response. Edinburgh is a diverse, welcoming city and we are proud of the many different backgrounds, cultures, faiths and walks of life that live here. Incidents like this remind us of the need to stand together against racism and prejudice." This contrasts with the level of political engagement seen after the June 8 Belfast stabbing, where multiple UK-wide and devolved leaders issued statements. **Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton** (Police Scotland): "There is no place for racism or faith-based hate in a Scotland which is at its best when we stand together." --- ## Community & Muslim Organisation Responses **Muslim Council of Britain (MCB):** > "This incident comes not long after racist pogroms on the streets of Belfast that targeted minority families, and is a direct consequence of political rhetoric that demonises entire communities. The Muslim community is rightly nervous and worried. To our community: stay vigilant, look out for one another, and please report any Islamophobic hate crimes to the police." **Scottish Association of Mosques (SAM):** Omar Afzal, SAM director of public affairs, expressed "deep alarm", saying two of the injured men were attacked after attending prayers at their local mosque: "There is a profound sense of shock, alarm and anger within Muslim communities across Edinburgh and Scotland today. These latest attacks are deeply disturbing. However, they do not exist in a vacuum." **MEND Scotland:** Called on police to treat the attack "as what the evidence indicates Islamophobic, far right terror". **British Muslim Trust:** Posted on X condemning the attacks. --- ## Reddit Reaction The most engaged thread was on **r/Scotland** (179pts, 263 comments, up from 145/213 earlier). Dominant sentiment called out the disparity in how the attack was being covered compared to if the perpetrator had been Muslim: > u/Severe-Incident-6094 [141pts]: "Where are the 'Protect our women and children' brigade? Suspect not foreign enough?" > u/Dooby-Dooby-Doo [71pts]: "It's infuriating that it hasn't been designated a terrorist act. The lowlife persecuted violence and terror against those he thought looked foreign." > u/Low-Associate-8853 [39pts]: "If he had a foreign name, would be declared a terrorist attack and be all over national news." > u/Sensitive_Guest_5995 [24pts]: "Oh look it's more of that right wing violence they keep telling us doesn't happen." > u/No_Abies7581 [24pts]: "Just another white guy acting on the incitement from Nigel Farage to hurt brown people." > u/TheEndIsFingNigh [25pts]: "Nae cunt from Reform gonna chime in about protecting women and children, then start a massive riot? Thought not." **r/unitedkingdom** (224pts, 225 comments, up from 118/167) — comments were heavily moderated with many deleted. Sentiment blamed far-right rhetoric and called for equal treatment. **r/news** (460pts, up from 137) — comments noted the contrast with coverage of attacks by Muslim perpetrators and called out far-right networks. **r/worldnews** (178pts, up from 71) — growing international interest. **r/BritishMuslims** (6pts) — new thread highlighting media disparity: "The media are nowhere near covering these attacks as much as they did with the Golders." **New thread:** r/Scotland "Man charged after series of attacks across Edinburgh" (48pts, 64cmts) — published 07:31, 21 June, discussing the charge update. **Notable absence:** No significant pro-attack or right-wing defence of the suspect visible on Reddit's main UK threads — the comments were uniformly condemnatory of the attack and critical of perceived double standards in media coverage. --- ## Social Media Reaction (Nitter / X) ### Left / anti-racist reaction > @difficultthird [16:17, 20 Jun 2026]: "Racist terror attack in Edinburgh last night. Mass stabbing targeting Muslims/non-whites by racist spouting social media driven rhetoric. No COBRA meeting, no Prime Ministerial statement. Barely any media coverage. And we all know why." > @zarahussain999 [18:12, 20 Jun 2026]: "A British patriot targeted Muslims by stabbing them in Edinburgh, Scotland. 'I'm protecting the country from these f***ing Muslim bastards raping our young daughters.' 'Enough is Enough.' This is a terrorist attack and a national emergency. Islamophobia is a cancer which is getting worse." > @uk_islamophobia [16:10, 20 Jun 2026]: "Still waiting for the response to the Terror incident in Edinburgh yesterday. The monster said: 'I'm protecting the country.' 'From these Muslim bastards raping our young daughters.' It is on video. The audio is clear." > @MarxdeMorais [18:44, 20 Jun 2026]: "The Edinburgh suspect reportedly claimed he was 'protecting the country' and being a patriot. The victims, their families, and all those affected by this horrific attack deserve our thoughts and support." ### Right-wing / adjacent reaction No prominent far-right figures (e.g. Tommy Robinson, Britain First, Paul Golding) had publicly commented on the Edinburgh attack as of Saturday evening. This contrasts with their rapid response to the Belfast stabbing (by a Sudanese suspect) earlier in June, which sparked riots. The silence from the far-right on a white Scottish attacker targeting Muslims was noted by multiple commenters across Reddit and X. --- ## Media Coverage Disparity Multiple commenters across Reddit and X noted the difference in coverage between this attack and the Belfast stabbing (8 June 2026), where a Sudanese asylum seeker stabbed Stephen Ogilvie. The Belfast attack led to widespread riots, extensive media coverage, COBRA meetings, and a wave of far-right mobilisation. By contrast, this Edinburgh anti-Muslim attack by a white Scottish man received comparatively limited coverage, no COBRA meeting, and no Prime Ministerial statement — despite being designated a counter-terror investigation. ### Far-right reaction: total silence A search of far-right figures' X accounts as of Saturday evening found **no public comments** from: - **Tommy Robinson** — no mention of the Edinburgh attack. His account posted about other topics (Belfast, legal issues, Russia trip) but nothing on the anti-Muslim attacks - **Britain First / Paul Golding** — no tweets about Edinburgh. Golding's last Edinburgh-related post was from 2015 - **Nigel Farage** — no comment - **Elon Musk** — no reposts or comments - **Andrew Tate** — silent - **GB News / TalkTV** — no notable coverage Multiple X users called out the silence: > @George_T_Truth2: "White racist terrorist machete rampage in Edinburgh, and there's crickets from BBC, Sky, GB News, TalkTV... I'm sure Elon Musk, Nigel Farage, Rupert Lowe and Tommy Robinson will be happy" > @MohammadAsif_1: "Just imagine if the suspect were Muslim, Black, or Brown. We would have a COBRA meeting. But because the suspect is not Muslim, Black, or Brown, everyone is quiet, including Nigel Farage, GB News, and Elon Musk." > @wired4autism: "Will there be call for protests over this from Nigel Farage, Tommy Robinson and others about these evil acts of violence?" This stands in stark contrast to the Belfast stabbing (Sudanese suspect) on 8 June 2026, where Tommy Robinson shared a list of 70 protest sites within hours, Elon Musk amplified the content, and widespread far-right protests erupted across Northern Ireland and Scotland. --- ## Sources - BBC News: [Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks after armed man roamed Edinburgh streets](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2xg6lwz5jo) - Police Scotland: [Update on attacks across Edinburgh on 19 June](https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2026/june/police-scotland-update-on-attacks-across-edinburgh-on-19-june/) - Daily Mirror: [Five injured after man wielding knife rampaged through Edinburgh](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/five-injured-after-man-wielding-37325281) - Sky News: [Counter terror police investigating violent attacks in Edinburgh](https://news.sky.com/story/counter-terror-police-investigating-violent-attacks-in-edinburgh-13556144) - Metro: [Counter terror police investigating attacks on Muslims 'leaving mosque' in Edinburgh](https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/20/counter-terror-police-investigating-attacks-muslims-leaving-mosque-edinburgh-28857941/) - Daily Mail: [Counter-terror police launch investigation after 'bare-chested man goes on anti-Muslim rampage'](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15916265/Suspect-arrested-bare-chested-man-roams-Edinburgh-streets-five-people-injured.html) - LBC: [Terror police investigating slew of violent attacks across Edinburgh](https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/edinburgh-terror-police-uk-crime-5Hjdbrh_2/) - Express: [Man 'with knife' leaves 5 injured in UK city as terror probe launched](https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2219864/major-update-violent-attacks-edinburgh-5-injured) - The Times of India: [Five injured in Scotland's Edinburgh as police probe suspect anti-Muslim violence](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/five-injured-in-scotlands-edinburgh-as-police-probe-suspect-anti-muslim-violence/articleshow/131881277.cms) - The Guardian: [Counter-terrorism officers investigate after five injured in violent incidents in Edinburgh](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/20/counter-terrorism-officers-investigate-after-five-injured-in-violent-incidents-in-edinburgh) - STV News: [Five men hurt in suspected 'faith-hate attacks' in Edinburgh as Scottish man arrested](https://news.stv.tv/east-central/five-men-hurt-in-suspected-faith-hate-attack-in-edinburgh-as-scottish-man-arrested) - The National: [Muslim organisations condemn Edinburgh knife attacks](https://www.thenational.scot/news/26213487.muslim-organisations-condemn-edinburgh-knife-attacks/) - Herald Scotland: [Counter-terrorism police lead probe into suspected Islamophobic attacks in Edinburgh](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26213444.counter-terrorism-police-leading-probe-edinburgh-attacks/) - Daily Record: [Five men injured after man with knife rampaged through Edinburgh](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/five-men-injured-after-man-37324317) - Edinburgh Council: [Council Leader responds to attacks in Edinburgh](https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14426/council-leader-responds-to-attacks-in-edinburgh) - 5 Pillars UK: [Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim stabbing spree in Edinburgh](https://5pillarsuk.com/2026/06/21/man-charged-after-suspected-anti-muslim-stabbing-spree-in-edinburgh/) - New York Times: [Man Is Arrested in Scotland After Rampage Leaves 5 Hurt](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/world/europe/edinburgh-stabbing-arrest-injuries.html) - RTÉ: [Man charged over series of attacks in Edinburgh](https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2026/0621/1579513-edinburgh-attacks/) - The Independent: [Police charge man over series of 'anti-Muslim' attacks in Edinburgh](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/keir-starmer-police-edinburgh-prime-minister-b2999772.html) - Middle East Eye: [Scottish counter-terrorism police investigating 'anti-Muslim' Edinburgh attacks](https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/scottish-counter-terrorism-police-investigating-anti-muslim-edinburgh-attacks) # Scottish FMQs Tracker # Scottish FMQs Tracker --- ## 25 June 2026 (Thursday) — Final FMQs before summer recess **Note:** Held on Thursday this week instead of usual Tuesday. ### Key Topics #### SNP Finances / Peter Murrell Sentencing (DOMINANT) - **Russell Findlay (Con)** raised the case of Peter Murrell (sentenced to 5y 3m for embezzling £400k+ from SNP). Claimed Swinney "enabled the crimes" and was "at the heart of the cover-up". Called for apology to whistleblowers Allison Graham and Cynthia Guthrie (former SNP Finance & Audit Committee members who said they were bullied by Sturgeon). - **Swinney** rejected claims as "baseless", said strong governance now in place, tried to draw a line under the issue. - **Malcolm Offord (Reform UK)** called for creation of a "Murrell collection" of embezzled items, and for the "People's Pen" (Sturgeon's resignation fountain pen) to go to People's Palace. Asked for inquiry into "Murrellgate" and Sturgeon's "no comment" police interview. - **Swinney** replied: "No, I'm going to get on delivering for the people of Scotland." - BBC Analysis: Two ex-SNP finance officials told The Sun they were bullied by Sturgeon when trying to raise alarms. Suggest no culture change in SNP. Issue not going away. #### Post-School Education & Skills - **Anas Sarwar (Lab)** raised Audit Scotland's "damning" report on post-school education. Asked for apprenticeship guarantee. Referenced Edinburgh stabbings. - **Swinney** accepted findings but said 93.5% of young people now have positive destination. £198m/year for apprenticeships, target 150,000 new apprenticeships this parliament. Offered to work with Labour. #### Hyperscale Data Centres - **Gillian Mackay (Green)** raised concerns about environmental/energy impact. 6,000+ people wrote to FM calling for moratorium. - **Swinney** said considering planning guidance; exploring whether decisions can be made at local council level. #### Trans Prisoners - Following Lady Ross ruling (Friday), Swinney confirmed government would not appeal. Trans inmates being moved to jails according to biological sex. - **Offord** asked about Isla Bryson case. Swinney: "I do not intend to talk about individual cases." #### Sexual Crimes / Domestic Abuse Protection - **Alex Cole-Hamilton (LD)** said justice system in crisis, domestic abuse protection still not in place. Why is government dragging its feet? - **Swinney** said rise in sexual crimes partly due to increased reporting/prosecution. Government has passed legislation. Denied "dragging heels." #### Prisoner Numbers - Government expected to announce plans for early release of longer-term prisoners this afternoon. ### Did NOT Come Up - Section 30 / independence referendum - NHS waiting lists (QEUH not raised this week) - Murrell/SNP finances dominated instead ### Sources - [BBC Live Blog](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cdx7yjzrvrdt) - [BBC Scotland Politics](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scotland/scotland_politics) # Scottish Independence — Developments Tracker # Scottish Independence — Developments Tracker **Last updated:** 10 July 2026 --- ## Section 30 / Referendum Route - **BLOCKED:** Incoming PM Andy Burnham confirmed he will not grant Section 30 (6 July 2026) - SNP won May 2026 Holyrood election; Swinney aims for 2028 referendum - UK government sign-off required per UK Supreme Court ruling ## Holyrood Position - SNP won comfortable Holyrood victory (May 2026) - Parliament endorsed indyref call (26 May 2026) - Swinney remains First Minister, committed to indyref by 2028 ## Independence Polling - No new polling data found this session - Web search backend unavailable; check whatscotlandthinks.org manually ## Campaign News - Police inquiry into Yes Scotland "missing £1.5m" claim (BBC, 8 July 2026) - Burnham's position aligns with Starmer — no referendum under Labour ## Key Dates - May 2026: Holyrood election (SNP win) - 26 May 2026: Holyrood endorses indyref - Late July 2026: Burnham expected to become PM - 2028: SNP target for indyref (contingent on UK govt agreement) # Scottish Politics Roundup # Scottish Politics Roundup **Last updated:** 10 July 2026 --- ## Top Stories ### Andy Burnham Would Oppose Second Scottish Independence Referendum - **Source:** BBC News, 6 July 2026 - Incoming PM Andy Burnham told Scottish Labour MPs he would not consider granting a Section 30 order - SNP won Holyrood election in May; Swinney aiming for referendum by 2028 - Burnham's position effectively blocks Section 30 route ### Burnham Showed 'Lack of Knowledge' About Scotland — Swinney - **Source:** BBC News, 1 July 2026 - Swinney accused Burnham of lacking knowledge about Scottish affairs ### Police Inquiry into Yes Scotland Campaign 'Missing £1.5m' Claim - **Source:** BBC News, 8 July 2026 - Police investigating claim of missing funds from Yes Scotland campaign ### SNP Suspends Councillor Over Rapist Taxi Driver Vote - Chris Birt suspended; four other councillors quit - **Source:** BBC News, 9 July 2026 ### Mansion Tax Proposal - Scottish Government considering doubling council tax on expensive homes - **Source:** BBC News, 7 July 2026 ### Kate Forbes: 'Slam Dunk' for SNP Leadership - Forbes says she was frontrunner until views on gay marriage emerged - **Source:** BBC News, 3 July 2026 --- ## Notes - Generated: 10 July 2026 - Sources: BBC News (browser) - Reddit blocked (Cloudflare) - No polling data available this session # Ariane Burgess # Ariane Burgess **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** Highlands and Islands (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Ariane Burgess | | **Born** | 20 November 1965 (age 60), Edinburgh | | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Current office** | MSP for Highlands and Islands (regional, since 2021) | | **Previous roles** | Convener of Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee (since 2021) | | **Education** | Wimbledon School of Art (BA Hons); Gaia University (MSc) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [2026 Scottish Greens manifesto](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sl5ncc/) - **r/Scotland** — [Fascists on Holyrood ballot posing as Greens](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sn2q9m/) - **r/transgender** — [Poll: Scotland to see first openly transgender MSP](https://reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/1t5g1w6/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Cara McKee # Cara McKee **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** West Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Constituency** | West Scotland (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [2026 Scottish Greens manifesto](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sl5ncc/) - **r/Scotland** — [Fascists on Holyrood ballot posing as Greens](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sn2q9m/) - **r/transgender** — [Poll: Scotland to see first openly transgender MSP](https://reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/1t5g1w6/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Gillian Mackay # Gillian Mackay **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** Central Scotland and Lothians West (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Co-leader of Scottish Greens. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Gillian Audrey Mackay | | **Born** | 11 August 1991 (age 34) | | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Current office** | Co-leader of the Scottish Greens (since Aug 2025) | | **Previous roles** | MSP for Central Scotland (2021–present) | | **Education** | Heriot-Watt University | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [Green MSP Gillian Mackay breaks down during debate](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1cdrakb/) - **r/reformuk** — [Gillian Mackay admits Green MSP needs new visa to stay in UK](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1t9kg81/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Holly Bruce # Holly Bruce **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow Southside **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP — constituency win. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Constituency** | Glasgow Southside | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP — constituency win. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [2026 Scottish Greens manifesto](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sl5ncc/) - **r/Scotland** — [Fascists on Holyrood ballot posing as Greens](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sn2q9m/) - **r/transgender** — [Poll: Scotland to see first openly transgender MSP](https://reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/1t5g1w6/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Iris Duane # Iris Duane **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Constituency** | Glasgow (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [2026 Scottish Greens manifesto](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sl5ncc/) - **r/Scotland** — [Fascists on Holyrood ballot posing as Greens](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sn2q9m/) - **r/transgender** — [Poll: Scotland to see first openly transgender MSP](https://reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/1t5g1w6/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Kate Nevens # Kate Nevens **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Constituency** | Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [2026 Scottish Greens manifesto](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sl5ncc/) - **r/Scotland** — [Fascists on Holyrood ballot posing as Greens](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sn2q9m/) - **r/transgender** — [Poll: Scotland to see first openly transgender MSP](https://reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/1t5g1w6/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill # Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Constituency** | Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @JohnPFrew, @JockTamsonsWean, @chocbarnes2018, @ShalaTigre, @hardlyperennial, @fonduesupper, @ThomasKerrMSP, @PravdaBrian - Told Malcolm Offord he wanted fewer rich people in Scotland — then criticised over Greens MSP who wasn't honest about wealth - Accused of receiving cash from Peter Murrell after complaining about low pay as an Indyref campaigner - Backed more mass migration on BBC — criticised by right-wing accounts - Frequent target of transphobic and homophobic abuse on social media ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [2026 Scottish Greens manifesto](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sl5ncc/) - **r/Scotland** — [Fascists on Holyrood ballot posing as Greens](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sn2q9m/) - **r/transgender** — [Poll: Scotland to see first openly transgender MSP](https://reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/1t5g1w6/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Kristopher Leask # Kristopher Leask **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** Highlands and Islands (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Constituency** | Highlands and Islands (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [2026 Scottish Greens manifesto](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sl5ncc/) - **r/Scotland** — [Fascists on Holyrood ballot posing as Greens](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sn2q9m/) - **r/transgender** — [Poll: Scotland to see first openly transgender MSP](https://reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/1t5g1w6/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Laura Moodie # Laura Moodie **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** South Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Constituency** | South Scotland (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [2026 Scottish Greens manifesto](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sl5ncc/) - **r/Scotland** — [Fascists on Holyrood ballot posing as Greens](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sn2q9m/) - **r/transgender** — [Poll: Scotland to see first openly transgender MSP](https://reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/1t5g1w6/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Lorna Slater # Lorna Slater **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh Central **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Co-leader until 2024? Constituency MSP. Former minister. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Lorna Slater | | **Born** | 27 September 1975 (age 50), Calgary, Alberta, Canada | | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Current office** | MSP for Edinburgh Central (since 2026) | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (2021–2024), Co-leader (2019–2025) | | **Education** | University of British Columbia | | **Pre-politics profession** | Engineer | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @HARBIE90, @LynnePr33470997, @Researc96776065, @WomenReadWomen, @AodhAlba, @torbee1, @ForWomenScot, @andrewd8497962 - Frequent target of mockery from right-wing accounts, described as 'Looney Bin Lorna Slater' - Supporters praise her unwavering commitment to trans rights - Chair of Pride Glasgow mentioned in controversy over politician ban - Won Edinburgh Central constituency in 2026 as one of two Green constituency MSPs ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [Scottish Government backs ecocide law, says Lorna Slater](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1bmgjm5/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Maggie Chapman # Maggie Chapman **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** North East Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Maggie Chapman | | **Born** | 27 June 1979 (age 46), Salisbury, Zimbabwe (now Harare) | | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Current office** | MSP for North East Scotland (regional, since 2021) | | **Previous roles** | Co-Convenor of Scottish Greens (2013–2019); Rector of University of Aberdeen; Rector of University of Dundee (since 2025) | | **Education** | University of Edinburgh; University of Stirling | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician, lecturer | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [2026 Scottish Greens manifesto](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sl5ncc/) - **r/Scotland** — [Fascists on Holyrood ballot posing as Greens](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sn2q9m/) - **r/transgender** — [Poll: Scotland to see first openly transgender MSP](https://reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/1t5g1w6/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Mark Ruskell # Mark Ruskell **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** Mid Scotland and Fife (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Long-serving MSP. Re-elected. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Mark Ruskell | | **Born** | 14 May 1972 (age 54) | | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Current office** | MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (2003–2007, 2016–present) | | **Previous roles** | Greens' spokesperson on Transport and Environment | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [2026 Scottish Greens manifesto](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sl5ncc/) - **r/Scotland** — [Fascists on Holyrood ballot posing as Greens](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sn2q9m/) - **r/transgender** — [Poll: Scotland to see first openly transgender MSP](https://reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/1t5g1w6/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Patrick Harvie # Patrick Harvie **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former co-leader, former minister. Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Patrick Harvie | | **Born** | 18 March 1973 (age 53), Vale of Leven, Dunbartonshire | | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Current office** | MSP for Glasgow (since 2003) | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings (2021–2024), Co-leader of Scottish Greens (2008–2025) | | **Education** | Manchester Metropolitan University | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @HARBIE90, @AgentP22, @pasta_vinyl, @Mark1957, @Glowworms111, @FOWingsScot, @ScottishSun, @ogill_d23 - Stepped down as Green co-leader, replaced by Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay - Criticised for telling people to install heat pumps while heating his own home with a gas boiler - Refused to meet For Women Scotland activists over gender reform bill - Shared platform with controversial figures — criticised by some supporters ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [Patrick Harvie to stand down as Green co-leader](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1jpkqg5/) - **r/glasgow** — [Glasgow Pride to ban politicians over trans rights](https://reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1kmctmo/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Q Manivannan # Q Manivannan **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Constituency** | Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [2026 Scottish Greens manifesto](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sl5ncc/) - **r/Scotland** — [Fascists on Holyrood ballot posing as Greens](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sn2q9m/) - **r/transgender** — [Poll: Scotland to see first openly transgender MSP](https://reddit.com/r/transgender/comments/1t5g1w6/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Ross Greer # Ross Greer **Party:** Scottish Greens **Constituency/Region:** West Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Co-leader of Scottish Greens. Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Ross John Greer | | **Born** | 1 June 1994 (age 31), Dunbartonshire | | **Party** | Scottish Greens | | **Current office** | Co-leader of the Scottish Greens (since Aug 2025) | | **Previous roles** | MSP for West Scotland (2016–present) | | **Education** | University of Strathclyde (dropped out) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @JohnPFrew, @JockTamsonsWean, @chocbarnes2018, @ShalaTigre, @hardlyperennial, @fonduesupper, @ThomasKerrMSP, @PravdaBrian - Told Malcolm Offord he wanted fewer rich people in Scotland — then criticised over Greens MSP who wasn't honest about wealth - Accused of receiving cash from Peter Murrell after complaining about low pay as an Indyref campaigner - Backed more mass migration on BBC — criticised by right-wing accounts - Frequent target of transphobic and homophobic abuse on social media ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/UKGreens** — [Zarah Sultana MP — unprovoked attack on Scottish Greens](https://reddit.com/r/UKGreens/comments/1q293kb/) - **r/Scotland** — [Ross Greer and Patrick Harvie respond to Anas Sarwar](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/16aoq6l/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Adam Harley # Adam Harley **Party:** Scottish Liberal Democrats **Constituency/Region:** Strathkelvin and Bearsden **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Liberal Democrats | | **Constituency** | Strathkelvin and Bearsden | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Alex Cole-Hamilton # Alex Cole-Hamilton **Party:** Scottish Liberal Democrats **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh North Western **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Lib Dem leader. Re-elected constituency MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Alexander Geoffrey Cole-Hamilton | | **Born** | 22 July 1977 (age 48), Hertfordshire, England | | **Party** | Scottish Liberal Democrats | | **Current office** | Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats (since Aug 2021) | | **Previous roles** | MSP for Edinburgh Western/Edinburgh North Western (2016–present) | | **Education** | University of Aberdeen | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @forres83278, @WilliamN63989, @edinburghpaper, @JamesKelly, @lady_kat14, @JohnnyDundee, @ginadavidsonlbc, @Neilsocialist - Eliminated in first round of FM vote with 10 votes — mocked on social media - Stood as candidate for First Minister despite no realistic chance - Ruled out coalition with pro-independence parties previously - Described as looking like an American political consultant among his MSPs ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [Alex Cole-Hamilton getting his foot stood on by a horse](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1di5tch/) - **r/Scotland** — [Alex Cole-Hamilton rules out coalition deal with pro-independence parties](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1h0do2x/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Andrew Baxter # Andrew Baxter **Party:** Scottish Liberal Democrats **Constituency/Region:** Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Liberal Democrats | | **Constituency** | Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # David Green # David Green **Party:** Scottish Liberal Democrats **Constituency/Region:** Caithness, Sutherland and Ross **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP — won from SNP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Liberal Democrats | | **Constituency** | Caithness, Sutherland and Ross | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP — won from SNP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Duncan Dunlop # Duncan Dunlop **Party:** Scottish Liberal Democrats **Constituency/Region:** South Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Liberal Democrats | | **Constituency** | South Scotland (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Liam McArthur # Liam McArthur **Party:** Scottish Liberal Democrats **Constituency/Region:** Orkney Islands **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Liberal Democrats | | **Constituency** | Orkney Islands | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | Re-elected. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Morven-May MacCallum # Morven-May MacCallum **Party:** Scottish Liberal Democrats **Constituency/Region:** Highlands and Islands (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Liberal Democrats | | **Constituency** | Highlands and Islands (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Sanne Dijkstra-Downie # Sanne Dijkstra-Downie **Party:** Scottish Liberal Democrats **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh Northern **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Liberal Democrats | | **Constituency** | Edinburgh Northern | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Willie Rennie # Willie Rennie **Party:** Scottish Liberal Democrats **Constituency/Region:** Fife North East **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former leader. Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | William Cowan Rennie | | **Born** | 27 September 1967 (age 58), Fife | | **Party** | Scottish Liberal Democrats | | **Current office** | MSP for Fife North East | | **Previous roles** | Leader of Scottish Liberal Democrats (2011–2021), MP for Dunfermline and West Fife (2006–2010) | | **Education** | Paisley College of Technology, City of Glasgow College | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Yi-pei Chou Turvey # Yi-pei Chou Turvey **Party:** Scottish Liberal Democrats **Constituency/Region:** North East Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Liberal Democrats | | **Constituency** | North East Scotland (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Alexander Burnett # Alexander Burnett **Party:** Scottish Conservatives **Constituency/Region:** Aberdeenshire West **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected constituency MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Alexander Burnett | | **Born** | 30 July 1973 (age 52), Banchory | | **Party** | Scottish Conservative Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Aberdeenshire West (since 2016) | | **Education** | Eton College; Newcastle University | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @forres83278, @WilliamN63989, @edinburghpaper, @JamesKelly, @lady_kat14, @JohnnyDundee, @ginadavidsonlbc, @Neilsocialist - Eliminated in first round of FM vote with 10 votes — mocked on social media - Stood as candidate for First Minister despite no realistic chance - Ruled out coalition with pro-independence parties previously - Described as looking like an American political consultant among his MSPs ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Craig Hoy # Craig Hoy **Party:** Scottish Conservatives **Constituency/Region:** Dumfriesshire **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected constituency MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Craig Hoy | | **Born** | 1975 (age 50–51) | | **Party** | Scottish Conservatives | | **Current office** | MSP for Dumfriesshire (since 2026) | | **Previous roles** | Regional MSP for South Scotland (2021–2026); Chairman of Scottish Conservative Party (2022–2024) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Former businessman and journalist | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Douglas Lumsden # Douglas Lumsden **Party:** Scottish Conservatives **Constituency/Region:** North East Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Douglas Lumsden | | **Born** | 31 August 1971 (age 54), Aberdeen | | **Party** | Scottish Conservatives | | **Current office** | MSP for North East Scotland (regional, since 2021) | | **Education** | Robert Gordon University (BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering) | | **Pre-politics profession** | IT manager | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Finlay Carson # Finlay Carson **Party:** Scottish Conservatives **Constituency/Region:** Galloway and West Dumfries **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected constituency MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Finlay Carson | | **Born** | 18 October 1967 (age 58), Twynholm, Kirkcudbrightshire | | **Party** | Scottish Conservative Party | | **Current office** | Convener of Rural Affairs Committee (since 2021); MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries (since 2016) | | **Education** | University of Aberdeen | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Liam Kerr # Liam Kerr **Party:** Scottish Conservatives **Constituency/Region:** North East Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Liam Kerr | | **Born** | 23 January 1975 (age 51), Chester, England | | **Party** | Scottish Conservatives | | **Current office** | MSP for North East Scotland (regional, since 2016) | | **Previous roles** | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education; former Deputy Leader of Scottish Conservatives (2019–2020) | | **Education** | University of St Andrews; University of Edinburgh; University of Law | | **Pre-politics profession** | Solicitor | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Meghan Gallacher # Meghan Gallacher **Party:** Scottish Conservatives **Constituency/Region:** Central Scotland and Lothians West (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former deputy leader? Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Meghan Gallacher | | **Born** | 17 January 1992 (age 34), Bellshill | | **Party** | Scottish Conservatives | | **Current office** | MSP for Central Scotland and Lothians West (since 2026) | | **Previous roles** | Deputy Leader of Scottish Conservatives (2022–2024) | | **Education** | University of the West of Scotland | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Miles Briggs # Miles Briggs **Party:** Scottish Conservatives **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Miles Briggs | | **Born** | 30 March 1983 (age 43), Preston, England | | **Party** | Scottish Conservatives | | **Current office** | MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (since 2026) | | **Previous roles** | Regional MSP for Lothian (2016–2026); former Chief Whip | | **Education** | Robert Gordon University | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Murdo Fraser # Murdo Fraser **Party:** Scottish Conservatives **Constituency/Region:** Mid Scotland and Fife (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Long-serving MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Murdo Fraser | | **Born** | 5 September 1965 (age 60), Inverness | | **Party** | Scottish Conservatives | | **Current office** | MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (since 2001) | | **Previous roles** | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Business; Deputy Leader of Scottish Conservatives (2005–2011) | | **Education** | University of Aberdeen | | **Pre-politics profession** | Solicitor | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Rachael Hamilton # Rachael Hamilton **Party:** Scottish Conservatives **Constituency/Region:** Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected constituency MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Rachael Hamilton | | **Born** | 1970 (age 55–56), Brecon, Wales | | **Party** | Scottish Conservatives | | **Current office** | Deputy Leader of Scottish Conservatives (since 2024); MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire (since 2017) | | **Education** | Harper Adams University (BSc) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Agronomist | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Russell Findlay # Russell Findlay **Party:** Scottish Conservatives **Constituency/Region:** West Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Scottish Conservative leader since Sept 2024. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Russell Findlay | | **Born** | 1973 (age 52–53), Kilmarnock | | **Party** | Scottish Conservatives | | **Current office** | Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party (since Sept 2024) | | **Previous roles** | MSP for West Scotland (2021–present) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Former journalist | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @HerdImmunity12, @MrJohnNicolson - Skewered Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain over sharing of information and trial dates with John Swinney - Suggested measures were taken to conceal Murrell sentencing until after the Holyrood election - Criticised for remaining in post after worst-ever Tory Holyrood result ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [Scotland should have its own version of Elon Musk's Doge, says Russell Findlay](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1it52gt/) - **r/Scotland** — [Scottish Conservatives will wield Claymore on independence](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1lb9ocy/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Stephen Kerr # Stephen Kerr **Party:** Scottish Conservatives **Constituency/Region:** Mid Scotland and Fife (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former MP. Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Stephen Kerr | | **Born** | 26 September 1960 (age 65), Dundee | | **Party** | Conservative | | **Current office** | MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (since 2026) | | **Previous roles** | MSP for Central Scotland (2021–2026); MP for Stirling (2017–2019) | | **Education** | University of Stirling | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @eastcoaststoat, @JustAVoter100, @SilverRam83, @SteveTa65152757, @implausibleblog, @MargaretMc15665, @LuggJudith - Criticised for not turning up to Grangemouth debate in Westminster - Questioned over lack of personal ambition after moving from Westminster MP to Holyrood MSP - Defended cap on food prices in Westminster debate on cost of living - Noted as one of the few SNP MPs who doesn't turn off replies on social media ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Tim Eagle # Tim Eagle **Party:** Scottish Conservatives **Constituency/Region:** Highlands and Islands (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Tim Eagle | | **Party** | Scottish Conservatives | | **Current office** | MSP for Highlands and Islands (regional, since 2024) | | **Previous roles** | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Fishing | | **Education** | University of Aberdeen | | **Pre-politics profession** | Farmer, land agent | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Alan Brown # Alan Brown **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former MP. Re-elected. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Alan Brown | | **Born** | 12 August 1970 (age 55), Newmilns, Ayrshire | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley (since 2026) | | **Previous roles** | MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (2015–2024) | | **Education** | University of Glasgow | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Alex Kerr # Alex Kerr **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @forres83278, @WilliamN63989, @edinburghpaper, @JamesKelly, @lady_kat14, @JohnnyDundee, @ginadavidsonlbc, @Neilsocialist - Eliminated in first round of FM vote with 10 votes — mocked on social media - Stood as candidate for First Minister despite no realistic chance - Ruled out coalition with pro-independence parties previously - Described as looking like an American political consultant among his MSPs ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Alison Thewliss # Alison Thewliss **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow Central **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former MP returned to Holyrood. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Alison Thewliss | | **Born** | 13 September 1982 (age 43), Lanark | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | Minister for Community Care (since 2026); MSP for Glasgow Central | | **Previous roles** | MP for Glasgow Central (2015–2024) | | **Education** | University of Aberdeen | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Alyn Smith # Alyn Smith **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Stirling **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former MP. Re-elected. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Alyn Smith | | **Born** | 15 September 1973 (age 52), Glasgow | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Stirling (since 2026) | | **Previous roles** | MP for Stirling (2019–2024); MEP for Scotland (2004–2019) | | **Education** | University of Leeds; Nottingham Trent University | | **Pre-politics profession** | Lawyer | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Angela Constance # Angela Constance **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Almond Valley **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former Justice Secretary, drugs policy lead. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Angela Constance | | **Born** | 15 July 1970 (age 55), Blackburn, West Lothian | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care (since May 2026) | | **Previous roles** | Cabinet Secretary for Justice (2023–2026), various cabinet/ministerial roles (2014–2018, 2020–2023), MSP since 2007 | | **Education** | University of Glasgow, University of Stirling | | **Pre-politics profession** | Social worker | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Ben Macpherson # Ben Macpherson **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former minister. Re-elected. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Ben Macpherson | | **Born** | 12 July 1984 (age 41), Edinburgh | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Higher and Further Education | | **Education** | University of York (philosophy and politics); University of Edinburgh (law) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Bob Doris # Bob Doris **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow Kelvin and Maryhill **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Robert Joseph 'Bob' Doris | | **Born** | 11 May 1973 (age 53) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Glasgow Kelvin and Maryhill (since 2007) | | **Previous roles** | Convener of Social Security Committee (2018–2021) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Calum Kerr # Calum Kerr **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Clare Adamson # Clare Adamson **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Motherwell and Wishaw **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Clare Anne Adamson | | **Born** | 1 August 1967 (age 58) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw (since 2016, MSP since 2011) | | **Previous roles** | Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament (since May 2026) | | **Education** | Glasgow Caledonian University | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Clare Haughey # Clare Haughey **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Rutherglen and Cambuslang **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Clare Joan Haughey | | **Born** | April 1967 (age 59) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Rutherglen and Cambuslang (since 2016) | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Children and Young People (2021–2023), Minister for Mental Health (2018–2021) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Colin Beattie # Colin Beattie **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Midlothian North **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Colin Beattie | | **Born** | 17 October 1951 (age 74) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Midlothian North (since 2011) | | **Pre-politics profession** | International banker (former) | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Collette Stevenson # Collette Stevenson **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** East Kilbride **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Collette Stevenson | | **Born** | 1969 (age 56–57) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for East Kilbride (since 2021) | | **Education** | University of the West of Scotland | | **Pre-politics profession** | Administrator | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Colm Merrick # Colm Merrick **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow Anniesland **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Glasgow Anniesland | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # David Barratt # David Barratt **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Cowdenbeath **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Cowdenbeath | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # David Linden # David Linden **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former MP returned to Holyrood. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | David Linden | | **Born** | 14 May 1990 (age 36), Glasgow | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston (since 2026) | | **Previous roles** | MP for Glasgow East (2017–2024) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # David Torrance # David Torrance **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Kirkcaldy **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | David Torrance | | **Born** | 13 March 1961 (age 65), Kirkcaldy, Fife | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Kirkcaldy (since 2011) | | **Education** | Adam Smith College (HND Mechanical Engineering) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Dawn Black # Dawn Black **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Angus North and Mearns **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Angus North and Mearns | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Emma Roddick # Emma Roddick **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Inverness and Nairn **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Emma Roddick | | **Born** | 30 July 1997 (age 28) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Inverness and Nairn | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Fulton MacGregor # Fulton MacGregor **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Coatbridge and Chryston **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Fulton James MacGregor | | **Born** | 1980 (age 45–46) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston (since 2016) | | **Education** | University of Strathclyde; University of Edinburgh (Psychology, Social Work) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Social worker | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Gary Bouse # Gary Bouse **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Falkirk West **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Falkirk West | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # George Adam # George Adam **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Paisley **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | George Adam | | **Born** | 8 June 1969 (age 56), Elderslie, Renfrewshire | | **Party** | Scottish National Party (since 1987) | | **Current office** | MSP for Paisley (since 2011) | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Parliamentary Business (2021–2024) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Gillian Martin # Gillian Martin **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Aberdeenshire East **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former Net Zero Secretary? Re-elected. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Gillian Martin | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs; MSP for Aberdeenshire East | | **Education** | University of Glasgow | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Hannah Mary Goodlad # Hannah Mary Goodlad **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Shetland Islands **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Current role:** Minister for Public Finance (since 21 May 2026) **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Shetland Islands | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Current role** | Minister for Public Finance | | **Appointed** | 21 May 2026 | | **Preceded** | Ivan McKee | | **Majority** | 1,517 (13.2%) | | **Born** | 12 May 1990 (age 36), Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland | | **Education** | Imperial College London; University of Glasgow | Hannah Mary Goodlad (born 12 May 1990) is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician who has served as Minister for Public Finance since 20 May 2026. She was elected as the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Shetland Islands on 7 May 2026, succeeding Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart with a majority of 1,517 (13.2%). Goodlad was born in Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick, Shetland. She studied at Imperial College London and the University of Glasgow prior to entering politics. --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — Hannah Mary Goodlad - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election - Holyrood Magazine — Jenny Gilruth named deputy first minister # Heather Anderson # Heather Anderson **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Dundee City West **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Dundee City West | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Ivan McKee # Ivan McKee **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow Easterhouse and Springburn **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Ivan Paul McKee | | **Born** | September 1963 (age 62) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform (since 2026), MSP since 2016 | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Public Finance (2024–2026), Minister for Business (2021–2023) | | **Education** | University of Strathclyde; Newcastle University | | **Pre-politics profession** | Businessman | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Jack Middleton # Jack Middleton **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Aberdeen Central **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Aberdeen Central | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Jackie Dunbar # Jackie Dunbar **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Aberdeen Donside **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Jackie Dunbar | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Aberdeen Donside (since 2021) | | **Previous roles** | Former councillor | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician (former councillor) | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @gilchrist_kenny, @weenell3, @KennyFarq, @msm_monitor - Described as 'just a Labour potato' by critics - Accused of keeping quiet about radiation leaks in Loch Long - Questioned what Nicola Sturgeon knew about SNP finances - Attacked for bringing up 'political vomit' against Sturgeon ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Jamie Hepburn # Jamie Hepburn **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Cumbernauld and Kilsyth **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Long-serving MSP. Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | James Douglas Hepburn | | **Born** | 21 May 1979 (age 47) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Cumbernauld and Kilsyth (since 2007) | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Parliamentary Business & Veterans (2024–present), Minister for Independence (2023–2024), Higher Education (2021–2023), Business (2018–2021), Employability (2016–2018), Sport (2014–2016) | | **Education** | University of Glasgow | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Jenni Minto # Jenni Minto **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Argyll and Bute **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Jenni Minto | | **Born** | November 1968 (age 57), Elgin | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Argyll and Bute | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Public Health and Women's Health | | **Education** | University of Aberdeen (MA Accountancy, 1989) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Chartered accountant | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Jenny Gilruth # Jenny Gilruth **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Mid Fife and Glenrothes **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former Education Secretary. Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Jennifer Madeleine Gilruth | | **Born** | 1984 (age 41–42), Aberdeen | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government (since May 2026) | | **Previous roles** | Cabinet Secretary for Education (2023–2026), Minister for Transport (2022–2023), Minister for Culture (2020–2022), MSP since 2016 | | **Education** | University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Jim Fairlie # Jim Fairlie **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Perthshire South and Kinross-shire **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Perthshire South and Kinross-shire | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | Re-elected. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # John Swinney # John Swinney **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Perthshire North **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** First Minister. Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | John Ramsay Swinney | | **Born** | 13 April 1964 (age 62), Edinburgh | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | First Minister of Scotland, Leader of the SNP | | **Previous roles** | Deputy First Minister (2014–2023), Cabinet roles (2007–2023), SNP Leader (2000–2004), MP for North Tayside (1997–2001), MSP since 1999 | | **Education** | University of Edinburgh (MA) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Career politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @staylorish, @John_Howieson, @olivercycles, @SteveTa65152757, @msm_monitor, @EOSK25, @brawday, @JamesOh56689027 - Swinney criticised over Murrell scandal — accused of knowing money had gone missing from SNP accounts as early as 2021 - Swinney denied rumours he sent Nicola Sturgeon to buy matches — sarcastic post-election joke - John Swinney appointed Peter Murrell as CEO — question over what qualities he saw in him - Defended by some supporters who argue he is a victim of Murrell's actions too ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [Supermarkets criticise John Swinney's plan to cap food prices](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sn3nqa/) - **r/Scotland** — [John Swinney: I'll stand as the first Prime Minister of an independent Scotland](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sqlqoh/) - **r/Scotland** — [SNP leader John Swinney re-elected as Scotland's First Minister](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1thok5j/) - **r/Scotland** — [Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling SNP funds](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1tn49oj/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Karen Adam # Karen Adam **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Banffshire and Buchan Coast **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Karen Adam | | **Born** | 7 June 1975 (age 50), Aberdeen | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast | | **Previous roles** | Former councillor | | **Pre-politics profession** | Former councillor | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Kate Campbell # Kate Campbell **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Katie Hagmann # Katie Hagmann **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Keith Brown # Keith Brown **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Clackmannanshire and Dunblane **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former Depute Leader. Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Keith James Brown | | **Born** | 20 December 1961 (age 64), Edinburgh | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | Depute Leader of the SNP (since 2018) | | **Previous roles** | Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans (2021–2023), Economy (2016–2018), various ministerial roles (2009–2016), MSP since 2007 | | **Education** | University of Dundee | | **Pre-politics profession** | Royal Marines commando (1980–83), Falklands War veteran; local government official | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/unitedkingdom** — [Trump faces further protest from Scottish First Minister](https://reddit.com/r/unitedkingdom/comments/8yid9s/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Kenneth Gibson # Kenneth Gibson **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Cunninghame North **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Kenneth James Gibson | | **Born** | 8 September 1961 (age 64) | | **Party** | Independent (formerly SNP) | | **Current office** | Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament (since May 2026), MSP since 1999 | | **Previous roles** | Convener of Finance Committee. Former SNP MSP for Cunninghame North and Glasgow. | | **Education** | University of Stirling | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Kirsten Oswald # Kirsten Oswald **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Eastwood **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Kirsten Oswald | | **Born** | 21 December 1972 (age 53), Dundee | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | Minister for Victims & Community Safety (since 2026); MSP for Eastwood | | **Previous roles** | MP for East Renfrewshire (2015–2017, 2019–2024) | | **Education** | University of Glasgow | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Laura Mitchell # Laura Mitchell **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Moray **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Moray | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Lloyd Melville # Lloyd Melville **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Angus South **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Angus South | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Màiri McAllan # Màiri McAllan **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Clydesdale **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former Net Zero Secretary. Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Màiri Louise McAllan | | **Born** | 14 February 1993 (age 33), Glasgow | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic (since May 2026) | | **Previous roles** | Cabinet Secretary for Housing (2025–2026), Net Zero and Energy (2024–2025), Minister for Environment (2021–2023) | | **Education** | University of Glasgow | | **Pre-politics profession** | Corporate solicitor; former special advisor to FM Nicola Sturgeon | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Maree Todd # Maree Todd **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Highlands and Islands (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected via regional list. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Maree Todd | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Highlands and Islands | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Drugs & Alcohol Policy and Sport | | **Education** | Robert Gordon University (BSc Pharmacy, 1994) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Pharmacist (former NHS Highland hospital pharmacist) | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Marie McNair # Marie McNair **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Clydebank and Milngavie **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Clydebank and Milngavie | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | Re-elected. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Martyn Day # Martyn Day **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Falkirk East and Linlithgow **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Falkirk East and Linlithgow | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Michelle Campbell # Michelle Campbell **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Renfrewshire North and Cardonald **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Renfrewshire North and Cardonald | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Neil Gray # Neil Gray **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Airdrie **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former Economy / Wellbeing Economy Secretary. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Neil Charles Gray | | **Born** | 16 March 1986 (age 40), Kirkwall, Orkney | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | Cabinet Secretary for Justice (since May 2026) | | **Previous roles** | Cabinet Secretary for Health (2024–2026), Wellbeing Economy (2023–2024), Culture (2022–2023), MP for Airdrie and Shotts (2015–2021) | | **Education** | University of Stirling | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Patricia Gibson # Patricia Gibson **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Cunninghame South **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Cunninghame South | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | Re-elected. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Paul McLennan # Paul McLennan **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Paul Stewart McLennan | | **Born** | December 1966 (age 59) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs (since 2021) | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Housing (2023–2025) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Pauline Stafford # Pauline Stafford **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Bathgate **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Bathgate | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Shirley-Anne Somerville # Shirley-Anne Somerville **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Dunfermline **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former Education Secretary. Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Shirley-Anne Somerville | | **Born** | 2 September 1974 (age 51), Cardenden, Fife | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing | | **Previous roles** | Cabinet Secretary for Education (2021–2023), Social Security (2018–2021), Further Education (2016–2018), MSP since 2007 | | **Education** | Queen Margaret University, University of Strathclyde, University of Stirling | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Simita Kumar # Simita Kumar **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh South Western **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Edinburgh South Western | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Siobhian Brown # Siobhian Brown **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Ayr **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Siobhian Brown | | **Born** | 20 October 1972 (age 53), London | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Ayr | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise. Former councillor. | | **Pre-politics profession** | Former councillor | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Stephen Flynn # Stephen Flynn **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Aberdeen Central **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former Westminster SNP leader. Prominent figure, seen as future leadership contender. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Stephen Mark Flynn | | **Born** | 13 October 1988 (age 37), Dundee | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport | | **Previous roles** | SNP Westminster leader (Dec 2022–May 2026), MP for Aberdeen South (2019–2026) | | **Education** | University of Dundee (MA, MLitt) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @eastcoaststoat, @JustAVoter100, @SilverRam83, @SteveTa65152757, @implausibleblog, @MargaretMc15665, @LuggJudith - Criticised for not turning up to Grangemouth debate in Westminster - Questioned over lack of personal ambition after moving from Westminster MP to Holyrood MSP - Defended cap on food prices in Westminster debate on cost of living - Noted as one of the few SNP MPs who doesn't turn off replies on social media ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/unitedkingdom** — [SNP figures turn on Stephen Flynn for branding himself as 'top of the tree'](https://reddit.com/r/unitedkingdom/comments/1j2hlxr/) - **r/Aberdeen** — [Stephen Flynn holds his seats for Aberdeen](https://reddit.com/r/Aberdeen/comments/1t78i70/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Stephen Gethins # Stephen Gethins **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Dundee City East **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former MP returned to Holyrood. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Stephen Gethins | | **Born** | 28 March 1976 (age 50), Glasgow | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy (since 2026); MSP for Dundee City East | | **Previous roles** | MP for North East Fife (2015–2024) | | **Education** | University of Dundee; University of Kent | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician / Academic | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @eastcoaststoat, @JustAVoter100, @SilverRam83, @SteveTa65152757, @implausibleblog, @MargaretMc15665, @LuggJudith - Criticised for not turning up to Grangemouth debate in Westminster - Questioned over lack of personal ambition after moving from Westminster MP to Holyrood MSP - Defended cap on food prices in Westminster debate on cost of living - Noted as one of the few SNP MPs who doesn't turn off replies on social media ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Steven Bonnar # Steven Bonnar **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Uddingston and Bellshill **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Steven Bonnar | | **Born** | 27 August 1981 (age 44) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill (since 2026) | | **Previous roles** | MP for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill (2019–2024) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Stuart McMillan # Stuart McMillan **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Inverclyde **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Stuart McMillan | | **Born** | 6 May 1972 (age 54) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Inverclyde (since 2007) | | **Previous roles** | Convener of Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (2021–present) | | **Education** | Abertay University | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Tom Arthur # Tom Arthur **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former minister. Re-elected. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Thomas Compton Arthur | | **Born** | 1985 (age 40–41) | | **Party** | Scottish National Party | | **Current office** | MSP for Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley (since 2016) | | **Previous roles** | Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing (2025–present), Employment and Investment (2024–2025), Community Wealth and Public Finance (2021–2024) | | **Education** | University of Glasgow | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Zen Ghani # Zen Ghani **Party:** SNP **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | SNP | | **Constituency** | Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Anas Sarwar # Anas Sarwar **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Scottish Labour leader. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Anas Sarwar | | **Born** | 14 March 1983 (age 43), Glasgow | | **Party** | Scottish Labour & Co-operative | | **Current office** | Leader of the Scottish Labour Party | | **Previous roles** | Acting Leader (2014), Deputy Leader (2011–2014), MP for Glasgow Central (2010–2015), MSP for Glasgow (2016–present) | | **Education** | University of Glasgow (BDS - Dentistry) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Dentist | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @ammacj, @msm_monitor, @MrJohnNicolson, @broomhilldons, @PeatWorrier, @ThomasKerrMSP, @HARBIE90, @GuidoFawkes - QEUH hospital inquiry counsel proving Sarwar lied to parliament and bereaved parents — major ongoing story - Criticised alongside Russell Findlay for remaining in post after leading parties to worst-ever Holyrood results - Called on to resign as Scottish Labour leader after poor election result - Reported as refusing to step down until Starmer does ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [Pro-Scottish Labour group turns on Anas Sarwar](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1sm2rdm/) - **r/unitedkingdom** — [Scottish Labour commits to banning transgender conversion therapy](https://reddit.com/r/unitedkingdom/comments/1quek4y/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Carol Mochan # Carol Mochan **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** South Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Carol Mochan | | **Party** | Scottish Labour | | **Current office** | MSP for South Scotland | | **Previous roles** | Shadow Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Women's Health and Sport | | **Pre-politics profession** | Former NHS dietitian (17 years); small business owner | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Claire Baker # Claire Baker **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** Mid Scotland and Fife (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Long-serving list MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Claire Josephine Baker | | **Born** | 4 March 1971 (age 55) | | **Party** | Scottish Labour Co-operative | | **Current office** | MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (since 2007) | | **Previous roles** | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Culture (2017–2023), Justice (2016–2017) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Daniel Johnson # Daniel Johnson **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh Southern **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected constituency MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Daniel Guy Johnson | | **Born** | 3 September 1977 (age 48) | | **Party** | Scottish Labour Co-operative | | **Current office** | MSP for Edinburgh Southern (since 2016) | | **Previous roles** | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Business and Fair Work (2023–present), Finance (2021–2023), Justice (2017–2019) | | **Education** | University of St Andrews; University of Strathclyde | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @staylorish, @John_Howieson, @olivercycles, @SteveTa65152757, @msm_monitor, @EOSK25, @brawday, @JamesOh56689027 - Swinney criticised over Murrell scandal — accused of knowing money had gone missing from SNP accounts as early as 2021 - Swinney denied rumours he sent Nicola Sturgeon to buy matches — sarcastic post-election joke - John Swinney appointed Peter Murrell as CEO — question over what qualities he saw in him - Defended by some supporters who argue he is a victim of Murrell's actions too ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Donald MacKinnon # Donald MacKinnon **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** Na h-Eileanan an Iar **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP — won Western Isles. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Labour | | **Constituency** | Na h-Eileanan an Iar | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP — won Western Isles. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Irshad Ahmed # Irshad Ahmed **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Labour | | **Constituency** | Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Jackie Baillie # Jackie Baillie **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** Dumbarton **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Long-serving Labour MSP. Deputy leader? --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Dame Jacqueline Marie Baillie | | **Born** | 15 January 1964 (age 62), British Hong Kong | | **Party** | Scottish Labour | | **Current office** | Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour | | **Previous roles** | Acting Leader (2017, 2021), Minister for Social Justice (2000–2001), MSP since 1999 | | **Education** | University of Strathclyde, University of Glasgow | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @gilchrist_kenny, @weenell3, @KennyFarq, @msm_monitor - Described as 'just a Labour potato' by critics - Accused of keeping quiet about radiation leaks in Loch Long - Questioned what Nicola Sturgeon knew about SNP finances - Attacked for bringing up 'political vomit' against Sturgeon ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/Scotland** — [Why was Jackie Baillie crying today?](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1t5bi3q/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Jenny Young # Jenny Young **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** Central Scotland and Lothians West (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Labour | | **Constituency** | Central Scotland and Lothians West (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Joe Fagan # Joe Fagan **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** South Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Labour | | **Constituency** | South Scotland (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Joe Long # Joe Long **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** Mid Scotland and Fife (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Labour | | **Constituency** | Mid Scotland and Fife (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Katherine Sangster # Katherine Sangster **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Labour | | **Constituency** | Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Katy Clark # Katy Clark **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** West Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former MP. Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Katy Clark, Baroness Clark of Kilwinning | | **Born** | 3 July 1967 (age 58), Kilwinning | | **Party** | Scottish Labour | | **Current office** | Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament (since 2026); MSP for West Scotland | | **Previous roles** | MP for North Ayrshire and Arran (2005–2015); Life peer (2020–2026) | | **Education** | University of Aberdeen; University of Edinburgh | | **Pre-politics profession** | Solicitor | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Mark Griffin # Mark Griffin **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** Central Scotland and Lothians West (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Mark Griffin | | **Born** | 19 October 1985 (age 40) | | **Party** | Scottish Labour | | **Current office** | MSP for Central Scotland and Lothians West (since 2011) | | **Education** | University of Strathclyde (BEng Mechanical Engineering) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Mechanical engineer | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Michael Marra # Michael Marra **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** North East Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Michael Marra | | **Born** | 1979, Dundee | | **Party** | Scottish Labour | | **Current office** | MSP for North East Scotland | | **Previous roles** | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance. Former Oxfam worker; researcher at University of Dundee. | | **Education** | University of Glasgow; London School of Economics | | **Pre-politics profession** | Former Oxfam worker; researcher | ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Neil Bibby # Neil Bibby **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** West Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Long-serving list MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Neil James Bibby | | **Born** | 6 September 1983 (age 42) | | **Party** | Scottish Labour Co-operative | | **Current office** | MSP for West Scotland (since 2011) | | **Previous roles** | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport (2021–present) | | **Education** | University of Glasgow | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Paul Sweeney # Paul Sweeney **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Former MP. Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Paul Sweeney | | **Party** | Scottish Labour Co-operative | | **Current office** | MSP for Glasgow (list, since 2021) | | **Previous roles** | MP for Glasgow North East (2017–2019), Shadow Minister for Scotland (2017–2019) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Politician | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Pauline McNeill # Pauline McNeill **Party:** Scottish Labour **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Re-elected list MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Scottish Labour | | **Constituency** | Glasgow (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | Re-elected list MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Reddit discussion found for this period. --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Amanda Bland # Amanda Bland **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** Central Scotland and Lothians West (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | Central Scotland and Lothians West (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Angela Ross # Angela Ross **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | Edinburgh and Lothians East (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP — elected as top candidate on Edinburgh and Lothians East regional list | | **Background** | Teacher, fraud awareness expert, and business owner from East Lothian | --- ## Bio Angela Ross is a Scottish politician who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh and Lothians East since May 2026. She is a member of Reform Party Scotland. Ross hails from East Lothian. She is a teacher and fraud awareness expert, as well as a business owner. In the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, Ross was elected as the top candidate on the regional list for Edinburgh and Lothians East. She also stood as the constituency candidate in Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, placing third. --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @JohnPFrew, @JockTamsonsWean, @chocbarnes2018, @ShalaTigre, @hardlyperennial, @fonduesupper, @ThomasKerrMSP, @PravdaBrian - Told Malcolm Offord he wanted fewer rich people in Scotland — then criticised over Greens MSP who wasn't honest about wealth - Accused of receiving cash from Peter Murrell after complaining about low pay as an Indyref campaigner - Backed more mass migration on BBC — criticised by right-wing accounts - Frequent target of transphobic and homophobic abuse on social media ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # David Kirkwood # David Kirkwood **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** South Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | South Scotland (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # David Smith # David Smith **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** West Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | West Scotland (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Duncan Massey # Duncan Massey **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** North East Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | North East Scotland (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Graham Simpson # Graham Simpson **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** Central Scotland and Lothians West (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | Central Scotland and Lothians West (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Helen McDade # Helen McDade **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** Mid Scotland and Fife (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | Mid Scotland and Fife (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Jamie Langan # Jamie Langan **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** South Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | South Scotland (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Julie MacDougall # Julie MacDougall **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** Mid Scotland and Fife (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | Mid Scotland and Fife (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Kim Schmulian # Kim Schmulian **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | Glasgow (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Malcolm Offord # Malcolm Offord **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** West Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** Reform UK Holyrood leader. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Full name** | Malcolm Ian Offord, Baron Offord of Garvel | | **Born** | 5 September 1964 (age 61), Greenock, Renfrewshire | | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Current office** | Leader of Reform UK Scotland, MSP for West Scotland | | **Previous roles** | House of Lords (2021–2026), Minister for Scotland (2021–2024), Minister for Exports (2023–2024). Former Conservative — defected to Reform UK 2025 | | **Education** | University of Edinburgh (LLB) | | **Pre-politics profession** | Businessman | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Accounts: @hardlyperennial, @Hamill2086John - Reform UK Scotland leader and Lord — criticised by Ross Greer over wealth - Accused of telling parents of desperately ill children they'd be turned away from GOSH if Scotland voted for independence - Won 17 votes in FM contest — third place - Homophobic joke scandal in Reform UK Scotland campaign ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/ukpolitics** — [We publish the homophobic joke Reform UK Scotland leader Malcolm Offord thought was fine](https://reddit.com/r/ukpolitics/comments/1s4yx2l/) - **r/Scotland** — [Nigel Farage names Lord Malcolm Offord as Reform UK Scotland leader](https://reddit.com/r/Scotland/comments/1qdh63v/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Mandy Lindsay # Mandy Lindsay **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** Central Scotland and Lothians West (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | Central Scotland and Lothians West (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Mark Simpson # Mark Simpson **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** North East Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | North East Scotland (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Max Bannerman # Max Bannerman **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** Highlands and Islands (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | Highlands and Islands (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Senga Beresford # Senga Beresford **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** South Scotland (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | South Scotland (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Thomas Kerr # Thomas Kerr **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** Glasgow (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | Glasgow (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election # Vic Currie # Vic Currie **Party:** Reform UK **Constituency/Region:** Highlands and Islands (list) **First elected:** 7 May 2026 **Previous roles:** New MSP. --- ## Bio | Detail | Info | |--------|------| | **Party** | Reform UK | | **Constituency** | Highlands and Islands (list) | | **First elected** | 7 May 2026 | | **Previous roles** | New MSP. | --- ## Twitter/X Discussion > *Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* No significant Nitter discussion found for this period. ## Reddit Discussion > *Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026* Key threads found: - **r/reformuk** — [Reform UK Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of hypocrisy](https://reddit.com/r/reformuk/comments/1ta1cl0/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [In Scotland Reform UK have had five MSPs quit over homophobic remarks](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ssqvz8/) - **r/FuckNigelFarage** — [Reform UK Scotland pledges to ban working from home for MSPs](https://reddit.com/r/FuckNigelFarage/comments/1ry40fm/) --- ## Sources - Scottish Parliament website - Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election