# Stephen Gethins

# Stephen Gethins

**Party:** SNP
**Constituency/Region:** Dundee City East
**First elected:** 7 May 2026
**Previous roles:** Former MP returned to Holyrood.

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## 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.

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## Sources

- Scottish Parliament website
- Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election