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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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Derek Mackay

Independent

Former MSP for Renfrewshire North and West (Constituency) 2020 - 2021

Scottish National Party

Former MSP for Renfrewshire North and West (Constituency) 2011 - 2020

About Derek Mackay

Previous roles

Derek has had 7 previous roles

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

26 June 2018 - 05 February 2020

Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work

Scottish Government

19 May 2016 - 26 June 2018

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution

Scottish Government

21 November 2014 - 18 May 2016

Minister for Transport and Islands

Scottish Government

14 December 2011 - 21 November 2014

Minister for Local Government and Planning

Scottish Government

24 June 2011 - 14 December 2011

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Parliamentary Business and Government Strategy

Scottish Government

01 June 2011 - 14 December 2011

Finance Committee

Member

23 June 2011 - 14 December 2011

Scotland Bill Committee

Substitute Member