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Election 2026

The Scottish Parliament election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

The website is now being updated and information about new MSPs will be added over the course of Friday.

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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

Ruth Davidson


Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Former MSP for Edinburgh Central (Constituency)
05 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region)
05 May 2011 to 23 Mar 2016

About Ruth Davidson

Parliamentary history

Ruth Davidson had the following roles in Parliament

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

11 August 2020 to 04 May 2021

Scottish Parliamentary Group Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

10 September 2019 to 19 August 2020

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Appointed Member

05 May 2016 to 29 August 2019

Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

04 November 2011 to 23 March 2016

Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

23 June 2011 to 25 January 2012

Education and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

01 June 2011 to 16 November 2011

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Member

12 May 2011 to 04 November 2011

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

12 May 2011 to 04 November 2011

Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party