HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS. Result 33 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote. SNP – Siobhan Brown. Chris Costello. Another referendum is the “will of the country” first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said after Scotland elected a majority of pro-independence MSPs. ONE of Holyrood ’s longest-serving MSPs is standing down at next year’s election. Government parties denoted with bullets (•) List of MSPs. Back in August when John Swinney faced his first no-confidence vote , over the 2020 exams debacle – the next one came in March this year over another matter – Iain Gray, who was Labour’s education spokesperson at the time, called Mr Swinney a “part-time education secretary”. Richard Leonard. List candidates. The election saw a record number of female MSPs returned with 58 (45%) due to take their seats this week. Ms Brown … Left to right, Scotland’s new Green group of MSPs: Chapman, Harvie, Mackay, Greer, Slater, Johnstone, Ruskell, Burgess. The politician, who grew up in Ayrshire and attended Girvan Primary School and Auchinleck Academy, spoke about the low level of pay for carers across Scotland. Here is a list of all the new MSPs elected in the Scottish Parliament elections 2021. Must be the easiest gig in the world. ... as a Conservative regional MSP for Central Scotland since 2003. Scottish Parliament Election 2021: South Scotland and Lothian regional list candidates announced. Any party which wins constituencies is handicapped in the regional list count. In all, the Scottish Parliament is comprises 129 MSPs, of whom 73 are constituency and 56 regional. This election has been a wasted opportunity for the independence movement to win a supermajority of MSPs. Pam Duncan-Glancy was also elected on the Glasgow regional list, and is the first wheelchair user to be elected to the Parliament. ONE of Holyrood ’s longest-serving MSPs is standing down at next year’s election. Siobhian Brown took the Ayr seat from the Conservatives for the SNP by just 170 votes, becoming a first-time MSP in the Scottish Parliament for 2021. MSP voted for. Holyrood got less pro-independence MSPs, and Westminster used it as an excuse to question Scotland’s pro-independence mandate. One representing the constituency, with the other 7 representing the region. Scottish Borders Council counter. Craig Hoy, Brian Whittle, Sharon Dowey - Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. In 2016 at the last election, there was 84 male MSPs elected, and 45 female MSPs. Scotland could be one step closer to becoming an independent country. Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands. THE Scottish election 2021 is nearly here – but do you know who your local candidate is? The constituencies were created in 1999 with the names and boundaries of Westminsterconstit… Monica Lennon. The Tories increased their share of MSPs on the list, ... Scotland’s first list results are out, ... 2021. Glancing at the opinion polls, pro-Union voters could be forgiven for growing disconsolate. Emma Seith & Henry Hepburn. Over 860,000 list votes in 6 of the regions were completely wasted, with ZERO SNP list MSPs elected. For example, a party which wins three seats on the regional list will see the top three candidates on its list become MSPs. Holyrood 2021 election: Which MSPs are standing down? MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire. Scotland’s Independence Referendum Party urges Nicola Sturgeon to form ‘Vote-1 SNP, Vote-2 Indy-list’ voting pact for super-majority of pro-Scottish Independence MSPs in Scottish Parliament – before she’s sacked March 17, 2021 Posted on May 9, 2021 by grumpyscottishman. People in Scotland however are represented by 8 MSPs. This year, although there are still more male MSPs, the gender split is more equal , … Believe in Scotland is non-party political and will never tell people how to vote, however, a lot of myths surround the voting system for Holyrood so this article will explain in simple terms how Scotland elects representatives to the Scottish Parliament. New MSPs 2021 2 Natalie Don (SNP) Renfrewshire North and West (C) Sharon Dowey (Con) South Scotland (R) Jackie Dunbar (SNP) Aberdeen Donside (C) Pam Duncan-Glancy (Lab) Glasgow (R) Jim Fairlie (SNP) Perthshire South and Kinross-shire (C) Russell Findlay (Con) West Scotland (R) Meghan Gallacher (Con) Central Scotland (R) Pam Gosal (Con) Scottish Election 2021 results: Status quo maintained with Mid-Scotland and Fife list MSPs. Scottish Election 2021 LIVE: Keep up-to-date with all the latest news as results are declared [[title]] The first vote is based on the first past the post, system used in UK Parliament elections. Mitchell has served as a Conservative regional MSP for Central Scotland since 2003. She said: “By the end of this session in 2021 I will have had the privilege of representing my Central Scotland constituents for 18 years and I thank you all for your support. About Mercedes Villalba. In many ways, the 2021 Scottish Parliament election has begotten us our most representative and diverse Parliament yet: The election of Kaukab Stewart as MSP for Glasgow Kelvin marks the first time in the history of Scottish devolution that a woman of colour will take up a seat in Holyrood. MSP for Highlands and Islands. Scotland will vote on Thursday, May 6 2021 to decide the next government of Scotland. A total of seven MSPs will be elected in the South of Scotland. Rachael Hamilton MSP. Central Scotland. Prior to the First Periodic Review of Scottish Parliament Boundaries, the area which previously encompassed much of the South Scotland electoral region was known as the 'South of Scotland' electoral region. MID SCOTLAND AND FIFE. These MSPs are elected by 'first past the post' (FPTP) system, the same voting system which is … Four Conservatives will represent the Highlands and Islands region in the Scottish Parliament, alongside one MSPs each from the SNP, the Greens and Labour. South Scotland. This is a list of MSPs so far elected. Regional MSPs are intended to ensure that the final numbers in parliament are more reflective of the votes cast for each party or candidate. The Greens have returned a record eight MSPs to the Scottish Parliament, their best ever result, beating the seven elected in 2003. They represent you in the Scottish Parliament and your local area. The 56 beneficiaries of the regional lists do not have individual constituencies. 2021-05-11T13:41:10+01:00. What is the difference between list and constituency parties? Scotland Election 2021. Of Scotland's 129 MSPs, 73 have won first past the post seats. As noted above, the primary ones are that you are or will be aged 16 or more on May 6th 2021 and that you are a permanent resident of the UK living in Scotland. May 8, 2021. SNP – Roza Salih, Nicola Sturgeon, Clare Haughey, Ivan McKee, Bill Kidd, Alex Kerr, Suzanne McLaughlin, Kaukab Stewart, Katy Loudon, Christina Cannon, Abdul Bostani MSP for West Scotland. But an independence majority of 72 ( 64 plus 8 ) across two independence parties is … Credit: Scottish Borders Council. ALBA has three BAME candidates on the list. Scottish Parliament election results 2021: the Glasgow constituency winners and list MSPs It was an SNP victory here in Glasgow - here's how close a call it was for your next MSP… The seven regional MSPs for the Highlands and Islands have been declared, with four Tories representing the north of Scotland. Why exactly do we even have List MSPs? Beaker says: 31 January, 2021 at 7:14 pm. The number of women elected to Holyrood has reached a record high of 45% in what has been a historic election on many fronts. the highlands and islands list result was as follows: abolish the scottish parliament party (686) alba party (3,828) all for unity (1,540) freedom alliance- integrity, society, economy (671) reform uk (547) restore scotland (437) scottish conservative and unionist party (60,779) scottish family party (1,976) scottish green party (17,729) Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture. The SNP ’s Alex Neil, who was first elected as regional list MSP for Central Scotland in 1999, will not seek re-selection for the 2021 ballot. The full list of criteria for voting eligibility can be found here. The ‘second vote’ is used to elect 56 regional (list) members. Why MSPs need more rights, Scotland more localism – and Westminster should step in. Ever since the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999 – with the Additional Member System (AMS) chosen as the mechanism by which MSPs would be elected – parties have been accused of trying to “game the system". Each elector has two votes they can cast on the ballot paper. Whatever the result of Thursday's election, Lothian is guaranteed at least three new MSPs elected from the regional list. Unionists who waste their votes will only help the SNP. They’re useless. Sunday 9 May 2021, 11:25am. Vote Passed. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Ahead of the 2021 election the SNP hold 61 seats, the Scottish Conservatives hold 30, Scottish Labour 23, Scottish Greens 5 and the Scottish … Scottish Parliamentary results 2021 - North East Scotland region Using the first past the post system, voters elect a constituency MSP. Submitted by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Highlands and Islands list MSPs declared. One Scottish government minister, Paul Wheelhouse, failed to get re-elected on the South of Scotland list. Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands. See all … The class of 2021 includes a record number of 58 female MSPs. The Scottish Parliament Elections. Everyone in Scotland is represented by eight MSPs Use the MSP Finder tool on our beta website to find out who your representatives are and how to contact them. Submitted by: Annie Wells, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. And 58 parliamentarians are women, a record number at Holyrood, now making up 45% of MSPs. Lib … This election has been a wasted opportunity for the independence movement to win a supermajority of MSPs. MSP for West Scotland. Millions will go to the polls to choose Scottish Parliament MSPs, 73 of whom will be elected via the c… None of the newly elected Mid Scotland and Fife MSPs attended the declaration. The status quo has been maintained in Mid-Scotland and Fife, with four Conservatives, two Labour and one Green MSP returned on the … These are your SNP candidates in the constituencies: Aberdeen Central – Kevin Stewart. Each party has selected a ranked list of candidates, with those at the top of their party’s list most likely to be elected. 952, 896 wasted 2nd votes were cast in the 2021 Holyrood Elections for the SNP electing just two list MSPs. Holyrood 2021. The SNP ’s Alex Neil, who was first elected as regional list MSP for Central Scotland in 1999, will not seek re-selection for the 2021 ballot. Labour – Esther Clark. ... 2015 ‘ Stronger for Scotland’ 2021 ‘ I also use female toilets all the time’. The changes table below records all changes in party affiliation during the session, since the May 2021 election.. ... a party which wins three seats on the regional list will see the top three candidates on its list become MSPs. The final results of the 2021 Scottish Parliament election have been announced, with the SNP falling just one seat short of an overall majority. All 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) will be elected. The electorate is given a choice of different people who may or may not be representing a political party, in its local constituency area. By Ian Swanson Wednesday, 5th May 2021, 7:00 am Miles Briggs MSP. ALBA has six current or former MPs and MSPs on the list. ... Euro 2021 … Pro-indy Tactical Voting Verdict: You'd be absolutely mental to give the SNP your second vote in Central Scotland. Over one million list votes across Scotland only elected 2 SNP list MSPs. Result 113 for, 7 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote. MSPs take part in examining and passing proposed laws (Bills). And it worked in keeping the unionist number up. May 8, 2021 at 5:54 pm. Aberdeen Donside – Jackie Dunbar MSP for Highlands and Islands. Everyone is represented by a total of eight MSPs – one constituency and seven regional. Pam Duncan-Glancy's election as a list member for Glasgow signifies the first permanent wheelchair user MSP. And they examine the work of the Scottish Government. 19.05.21 First Minister to ask for Parliament’s approval on the appointment of Scottish Ministers; Over 860,000 list votes in 6 of the regions were completely wasted, with ZERO SNP list MSPs elected. Miles Briggs MSP. Register of Interests. [+] the Glasgow Southside seat at Glasgow counting centre in the Emirates Arena on May 07, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. Some polls suggest Alba may get two or three MSPs … The SNP took 47% of list votes last time and got nothing, the Greens got 4.7% and almost took a … ... in 2017 as a regional list member for North East Scotland… 10th May 2021 at 2:58pm. South Scotland Labour List MSP, Carol Mochan, delivered her maiden speech last week in the Scottish Parliament. The Greens have a fantastic chance of taking a seat from the Tories here in 2021. By Paul Goodman. Over one million list votes across Scotland only elected 2 SNP list MSPs. Remote working arrangements for MSPs should remain in place once the pandemic has ended, the presiding officer has said. People in Scotland voted for 129 MSPs to sit in the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, with this number split between 73 that represent constituencies and 56 … A total of seven MSPs will be elected in the South of Scotland. Each party has selected a ranked list of candidates, with those at the top of their party’s list most likely to be elected. For example, a party which wins three seats on the regional list will see the top three candidates on its list become MSPs. Date lodged: Monday, June 14, 2021. Find Your MSPs. MSPs take part in examining and passing proposed laws (Bills). Green Parties, News, Scotland 5 Comments. In order to be eligible to register you must meet several criteria. MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire. Leadsom awarded a damehood in the Queen’s birthday honours list June 12, 2021 Newslinks for Saturday 12th June 2021 June 12, 2021 The … A complete list is available in both PDF and Excel formats for real nerds. A total of 34 MSPs are not re-standing in 2021. This exceeds the 24 ahead of 2016. Note that as Holyrood is still quite a young parliament, we don’t have a settled idea of what a “normal” level of retirement looks like as yet. ALBA has 18 women and 14 men on the list. Find your MSP; Latest news. The result for the region was officially declared this afternoon, Saturday. They represent you in the Scottish Parliament and your local area. Contact details Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture. Five of the seven North East Scotland region MSPs that have been elected (from left) are Liam Kerr, Tess White, Maggie … The waste of 1,094,300 SNP list votes for two MSPs was deliberate policy. It comes after yesterday’s news that SNP candidate Tom Wills was narrowly beaten to become Shetland’s MSP by the Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart. Scotland is divided into 8 parliamentary Regions and each region elects 7 regional MSPs. Airdrie and Shotts MSP Alex Neil will not seek re-election in 2021. Below is the full Scottish Labour list selection ballot 2021 results after zipping and after Sarwar’s decision to drop to second place in Glasgow and Whyte’s decision to drop to sixth place in Highland and Islands (with women in bold). And they examine the work of the Scottish Government. THE Holyrood Parliament has gone into recess as Scots prepare to go the ballot boxes. Colin Smyth, Carol Mochan, Martin Whitfield - Scottish Labour Party. The constituency MSPs are elected first and once all constituencies are decided the regional list MSPs are elected. MSP was returned for the West of Scotland region. This is the text of my Scottish Daily Mail column for Monday, March 15, 2021. Donald Cameron MSP. Glasgow Anniesland - held by Bill Kidd (SNP) 81 SNP MSP Bill Kidd Credit: Alamy. Ayr. The person who gets the most votes wins and becomes the MSP for that constituency. Monday June 07 2021, 12.01am BST, The Times. Copies of the Register of Interests for each MSP in the preceding Parliamentary years … A total of 34 MSPs are not re-standing in 2021. Election 2021; Go the new website; Find Your MSPs. The Scottish Parliament election on May 6 will be the most important in Scotland’s history. The Scottish government could investigate how Donald Trump acquired two golf courses in Scotland pending a legal challenge in the country's … TNS2019 – Scotgov cannot even answer a letter. But even though more people voted for pro-independence parties in 2016, their tactical gamble failed. 2021 Scottish Parliament election: West Scotland; List Candidates Votes % ± SNP: Michelle Campbell, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Rona Mackay, Colm Merrick, Lorna Douglas, Annette Ireland, Debra Torrance, Gavin Lundy, Jonathan McColl, Daniel Kennedy 152,671 40.4 1.8 Labour Rachael Hamilton MSP. ... MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day. The both votes SNP strategy which was designed to keep unionists in Holyrood certainly paid off big time this year. Scottish Labour has two MSPs in Michael Marra and Mercedes Villalba. This is the elector’s ‘first vote’. It didn’t work in 2016, so it won’t work in 2021 either. Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. This exceeds the 24 ahead of 2016. The Scottish Parliament has 129 MSPs, this consists of 73 constituency MSPs and 56 top-up MSPs based upon the list vote These top-up MSPs are usually referred to as List MSPs, deriving their name from the ‘list’ that the political parties produce. People in Scotland however are represented by 8 MSPs. There are … The Conservatives took 8,127 votes (20.43 per cent) pushing Labour into third place with 7,832 (19.69 per cent). Maggie Chapman from the Scottish Greens party will also represent the area. May 10, 2021 1:32 PM EDT. The new ALBA Party have met their target of standing four candidates in every regional list across Scotland. Hello, I am Laura Marshall and I have been asked by communities across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and North East Scotland to stand as an MSP candidate to represent the North East better and more effectively in Holyrood. Airdrie and Shotts MSP Alex Neil will not seek re-election in 2021. Edinburgh Central victor Angus Robertson, 51, is a new MSP but an old hand at politics, having served 16 years as MP for Moray, a decade as the SNP's leader at … One representing the constituency, with the other 7 representing the region. One of Holyrood's original MSPs first elected after the Scottish Parliament's creation in … ELECTION: Scots go to the polls on May 6. The SNP lost two MSPs in the ITV … Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. SNP MSP Mike Russell is standing down at the 2021 Scottish election (Image: Getty Images). Motion ref. Conservative – John Scott. GLASGOW. These constituency MSPs and are elected by ‘first past the post’ in exactly the same way as MPs are elected to Westminster. Scottish Parliamentary election 2021 - regional list MSPs result. Everyone in Scotland is represented by eight MSPs. Scotland is divided into 73 constituencies and each constituency elects one MSP. Posted on May 09, 2021 by Rev. NORTH EAST SCOTLAND. ... Leadsom awarded a damehood in the Queen’s birthday honours list June 12, 2021; The SNP collected slightly over 1 million list votes in Thursday’s election, which nevertheless elected just two list MSPs because SNP voters care about power for the SNP rather than about independence, and chose to let dozens of Unionist MSPs get seats rather than other pro-indy parties. MSPs cannot throw away this historic opportunity to move forward and make Scotland a leader on LGBT+ equality once again. Mr Salmond argued this would mean more pro-independence MSPs elected, and a "super-majority" for Scotland leaving the UK. The system used for Scottish Parliament elections is called the Additional Members System. Michelle Ballantyne, who has been an MSP since 2017, leads the list for Reform UK, which has four list candidates; while former SNP MSP Chic Brodie is standing for Scotia Future. There are two candidates for Abolish the Scottish Parliament Party and seven on the list for the All For Unity party, with former MP George Galloway at the top. Emma Harper - … News Politics Scottish Election 2021 results: Status quo maintained with Mid-Scotland and Fife list MSPs The status quo has been maintained in Mid-Scotland … There are 73 MSPs who are elected this way. Captain Yossarian says: 31 January, 2021 at 7:53 pm. Make it Both Votes SNP to re-elect another progressive SNP government, and put Scotland’s future firmly into Scotland’s hands. LOTHIAN. So I am standing as an Independent MSP Candidate on the North East Regional List in the Scottish Election on May 6th 2021. scotsman.com - Jon Brady • 17d. Monique McAdams. Ken Macintosh, Jeane Freeman, Michael Russell and Ruth Davidson are among 34 MSPs stepping down. S6M-00369.1. Women’s Health. Regional list MSPs are named. Donald Cameron MSP. Use the MSP Finder on our new website to find out who your representatives are and how to contact them. The secon… MSPs. Find out how Stephanie Callaghan has voted recently. Stuart Campbell. ... Margaret Mitchell, Central Scotland (2003) Candidate for leader in 2011, lost to Ruth Davidson; Adam Tomkins, Glasgow (2016) Green (1 of 5) John Finnie, Highlands and Islands (2011)
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