MSPs with Dual Mandates

This Fact Sheet lists all Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) who currently hold a dual mandate. It also lists the MSPs that held dual mandates in previous sessions.

Dual mandate is the term used to describe those MSPs who, in addition to their seat in the Scottish Parliament, also hold a seat in either the House of Commons (MPs), House of Lords (Peers) or represent a ward in their local council (councillors).  

This Fact Sheet lists the name of the MSP, their party and the constituency or region that they represent in the Scottish Parliament. It also lists the area that they represent in the House of Commons or in local government or their title (if they are a peer).

Finally, this Fact Sheet provides information on the start and end dates of dual mandates.

If should be noted the no MSP has held a dual mandate through holding a seat in the European Parliament.

Published: 16 October 2019

Abbreviation   Party
 Con  Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 
 Green  Scottish Green Party
 Ind  Independent
 Lab  Scottish Labour Party
 LD  Scottish Liberal Democrats
 NPA  No Party Affiliation
 SNP  Scottish National Party

Regions and Constituencies

Everyone in Scotland is represented by eight MSPs: One for their constituency and seven for the larger region in which they live. Our Constituency Maps can help you identify your MSP. 

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