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Parliament dissolved ahead of election

The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.

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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Ruth Davidson

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Former MSP for Edinburgh Central (Constituency) 2016 - 2021

Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2011 - 2016

About Ruth Davidson

Previous roles

Ruth has had 8 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Scottish Parliamentary Group Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

10 September 2019 - 19 August 2020

scottish parliamentary corporate body

Appointed Member

05 May 2016 - 29 August 2019

Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

04 November 2011 - 23 March 2016

Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

23 June 2011 - 25 January 2012

Education and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

01 June 2011 - 16 November 2011

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Member

12 May 2011 - 04 November 2011

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

12 May 2011 - 04 November 2011

Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party