MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Scottish Labour
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
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.
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: 17 June 2026
Joe Long (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I refer to my entry in the register of members’ interests, which shows that I was employed by Scottish Autism until 8 May."
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
Joe Long (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I refer to my entry in the register of members’ interests, which shows that, until 8 May, I was employed at Scottish Autism.I welcome the opportunity to debate this topic and I am grateful to Helen McDade for bringing the motion to the chamber…
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
Joe Long (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I refer to my entry in the register of members’ interests, which shows that, until 8 May, I was employed at Scottish Autism.I welcome the opportunity to debate this topic and I am grateful to Helen McDade for bringing the motion to the chamber…
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
Joe Long (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "The register of members’ interests will show that, until 8 May, I was employed as a director of Scottish Autism, which is a third sector organisation…
Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2026
Joe Long (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I note that the register of members’ interests will show that I worked until 8 May for Scottish Autism, which is a third sector organisation…
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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
This MSP has not lodged any Motions yet. Information will be added here when available.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Joe Long, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the number of people with learning disabilities and complex needs who remain in inappropriate hospital placements, eight years on from its report, Coming Home."
Asked by: Joe Long, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 4 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 16 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve access to self-referral pathways to support good mental health and wellbeing."
Asked by: Joe Long, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason over a third of CAMHS referrals have reportedly not been accepted in the last 12 months."
Asked by: Joe Long, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 4 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when unpaid carers will be able to access a right to breaks, as set out in the Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025."