MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
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EH99 1SP
Scottish Labour
MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Member
Scottish Labour
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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 Jenny Young. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2026.
Until 7 May 2026, when I resigned, I worked full-time as a Research Assistant in the office of Michael Marra MSP at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP. The remuneration I received was between £35,001 and £40,000. I received one final payment of £773.30 on 31 May 2026.
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I have been a member of GMB Scotland since 2023.
I was previously a member of Educational Institute of Scotland from 2017 to 2023.
I am a registered teacher with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
A close family member is a registered teacher with the General Teaching Council for Scotland and a member of SSTA.
I am a member of a church which is part of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches.
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: 16 June 2026
Jenny Young (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when construction work on Winchburgh train station will begin. (S7O-00062)"
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
Jenny Young (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when construction work on Winchburgh train station will begin. (S7O-00062)"
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
Jenny Young (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when construction work on Winchburgh train station will begin. (S7O-00062)"
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
Jenny Young (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab): "I thank members from all six parties who added their support to the motion and helped secure tonight’s debate…
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
Jenny Young (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to warnings issued by the Institute for Fiscal Studies on 27 May 2026 that, if earnings in Scotland grow in line with the rest of the United Kingdom, Scotland could face a deficit of over £6 billion by 2030. (S7O-00032)"
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Motion ref. S7M-00397
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 108 for, 10 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00380
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 102 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367.4
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 10 for, 107 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 23 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP abstained
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 93 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Jenny Young, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when construction work on Winchburgh train station will begin."
Asked by: Jenny Young, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to warnings issued by the Institute for Fiscal Studies on 27 May 2026 that, if earnings in Scotland grow in line with the rest of the UK, Scotland could face a deficit of over £6 billion by 2030."