MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Scottish Labour
MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Substitute Member
Scottish Labour
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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 Irshad Ahmed. The date of their initial statement was 11 June 2026.
I am a Sub Post Master at the Fisherrow Post Office (of 119/121 North High Street, Musselburgh EH21 6JE). I spend approximately 10 hours per week on this role. I receive remuneration of between £20,001 and £30,000 per annum.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I own a flat in the Edinburgh and Lothians East area with a market value of between £200,001 and £250,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.
I own a commercial property in the Edinburgh and Lothians East area with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000 with gross rental income of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum.
I own a house in the Edinburgh and Lothians East area with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.
I own a commercial property in the Edinburgh and Lothians East area with a market value of between £300,001 and £400,000 with gross rental income of between £20,001 and £25,000 per annum.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
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.
Chamber meeting date: 9 September 2026
Irshad Ahmed (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "People in communities across Scotland do the work that the Government cannot, in many ways that are unseen and unheard. Volunteers, sports coaches, shopkeepers and neighbours—those community figures shape our lives and our communities…
Chamber meeting date: 3 September 2026
Irshad Ahmed (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "I was pleased that, yesterday, the Government hinted at a move towards multiyear funding for some specialist third sector organisations…
Chamber meeting date: 18 June 2026
Irshad Ahmed (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "Muslim communities have raised concerns with me about the lack of burial plots across the Lothians. The number of available plots is low, and there is an urgent need for more permanent provision in the area…
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
Irshad Ahmed (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "Thousands of houses will be built in Edinburgh and the Lothians over the next decade, which will add to the pressure on health services…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Irshad Ahmed (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "In my first speech in this Parliament, I thank the voters of Edinburgh and Lothians East for their trust in me. The Scottish Labour Party has given me a political home…
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Motion ref. S7M-01084.1
Submitted by: Thomas Kerr, Glasgow, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 17 for, 102 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01084.4
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Supported by: Carol Mochan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 24 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01084.3
Submitted by: Kate Nevens, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Supported by: Maggie Chapman
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01084
Submitted by: Simita Kumar, Edinburgh South Western, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026
Supported by: Neil Gray, Kirsten Oswald, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 92 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01084.2
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 27 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
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Motion ref. S7M-01074
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Irshad Ahmed, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what model of financial support it is considering as part of its Programme for Government commitment to provide additional support with energy costs for people with a terminal illness, including its plans and timings for delivering this work."
Asked by: Irshad Ahmed, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to supporting the provision of shore power at major ports, including the Port of Leith, to reduce the environmental impact of ships and cruise liners that rely on onboard engines when berthed."