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Cara McKee

Scottish Green Party

MSP for West Scotland (Region)

About Cara McKee

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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Green Party
MSP for West Scotland (Region)
07 May 2026 to present

Committees

Cara McKee is a member of 2 committees

Health, Care and Sport Committee

Substitute Member

Public Petitions Committee

Member

Cross-party groups

Cara McKee is a member of 1 cross-party group

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Deafness

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Cara McKee does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Cara McKee has 1 party role

Party Spokesperson for Community Care

Scottish Green Party

Previous roles

Cara McKee does not have any previous roles

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

Register of interests

Cara McKee's register of interests

MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.

Here is the register for Cara McKee. The date of their initial statement was 28 May 2026.

Remuneration and related undertaking

Prior to my return to Parliament, I worked part-time as a Senior Library Assistant for North Ayrshire Council (Cunninghame House, Friars Croft, Irvine, KA12 8EE). I worked 15 hours per week and my remuneration was between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. I expect to receive a final payment for the hours I worked prior to my election which I estimate to be less than £500.

Gifts

No registrable interests.

Overseas visits

No registrable interests.

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests.

Heritable property

I own a 25% share of a property in West Yorkshire, England with a market value of between £250,001 and £300,000. I receive no income from this property.

Interest in shares

No registrable interests.

Voluntary

I am a member of the Scottish Green Party – Ayrshire Branch. I am the Co-convenor of the Branch until the AGM in June 2026.

I am on the parent council of my child’s school.

I was in receipt of support from Inclusion Scotland during my electoral campaign, amounting to between £1,001 and £2,000.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Cara McKee has said in Parliament

These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.

Voluntary Sector (Collaborative Working)

Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026

Cara McKee (West Scotland) (Green): "On Tuesday, in the chamber, we heard about the amazing work that is being done in the hospice sector across Scotland…

Safeguarding and Protecting Children

Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026

Cara McKee (West Scotland) (Green): "We know that a disproportionate number of victims of child sexual exploitation are care-experienced children and young people…

Safeguarding and Protecting Children

Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026

Cara McKee (West Scotland) (Green): "We know that a disproportionate number of victims of child sexual exploitation are care-experienced children and young people…

Hospice Care Week 2026

Chamber meeting date: 3 November 2026

Cara McKee (West Scotland) (Green): "I thank Bob Doris for lodging this important motion for debate, and I note the agreement across the chamber.As others have said, this year’s theme, “Don’t leave hospice care to chance”, could not be more timely…

Care-at-home and Community-based Services

Chamber meeting date: 28 October 2026

Cara McKee (West Scotland) (Green): "Care at home and other community-based services are hugely important, and they would not be possible without the brilliant social care workforce that we have in Scotland…

Votes

How Cara McKee has voted in Parliament

Find out how Cara McKee has voted recently.

Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network

Motion ref. S7M-01881

Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026

Result 84 for, 33 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network

Motion ref. S7M-01881.3

Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026

Result 47 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network

Motion ref. S7M-01881.5

Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Supported by: Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026

Result 24 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network

Motion ref. S7M-01881.2

Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026

Result 84 for, 34 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network

Motion ref. S7M-01881.1

Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026

Result 29 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motions

Motions made by Cara McKee in Parliament

Find out what motions Cara McKee has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Cara McKee has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7W-04794

Asked by: Cara McKee, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 4 November 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to promote circular economy principles in social housing, including by ensuring that residents can choose durable, safety-inspected reused furniture instead of cheaper and lower-quality alternatives."

Question reference: S7O-00289

Asked by: Cara McKee, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 17 September 2026

Current Status: Answered by Graham Simpson (on behalf of the SPCB) on 24 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what additional measures can be taken to ensure compliance with best practice regarding clear allergen labelling for non-pre-packaged food offered for sale in the catering outlets across the parliamentary estate."