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Kate Campbell

Scottish National Party

MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent (Constituency)

About Kate Campbell

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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish National Party
MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present

Committees

Kate Campbell is a member of 2 committees

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Member

Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Committee

Member

Cross-party groups

Kate Campbell is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Kate Campbell does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Kate Campbell does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Kate Campbell does not have any previous roles

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

Register of interests

Kate Campbell'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 Kate Campbell. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2026.

Remuneration and related undertaking

Until 4 June 2026, when I resigned, I was a Councillor for City of Edinburgh Council (of City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ). I spent a variable amount of time in this full time role, dependent on council business. I received remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum and use of a laptop, mobile phone and tablet. I also received a tax deductible bus pass which ended in June 2026. As part of my councillor role, until 21 May 2026, I was the Governance, Risk and Best Value Convener. In this role I convened committee every 6-8 weeks and undertook other business as required. I received remuneration of between £45,001 and £50,000 pro rata which included the basic councillor salary. The basic rate of the councillor salary was deducted from my MSP salary.

Gifts

No registrable interests.

Overseas visits

No registrable interests.

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests.

Heritable property

No registrable interests.

Interest in shares

No registrable interests.

Voluntary

During my time as a Councillor for City of Edinburgh Council, I was appointed in my role as a Councillor to the boards of the following arms length organisations which were either of or owned by the council (all of these roles were unremunerated): The Edi Group Limited (SC110956) from March 2018 to June 2022; Edinburgh Retail Investments Limited from July 2018 to February 2019; Edi (Industrial) Limited (SC119939) from July 2018 to February 2019; Parc Craigmillar Developments Limited (SC293641) from March 2018 to July 2022; Parc Craigmillar Limited (SC234777) from March 2018 to June 2022; Waterfront Edinburgh (Management) Limited (SC291033) from March 2018 to June 2022; Edi Market Street Limited (SC261283) from March 2018 to June 2022; Edi Fountainbridge Limited (SC498147) from March 2018 to June 2022; Edi Central Limited (SC282046) from March 2018 to June 2022; Shawfield Land Limited (SC353458) from March 2018 to June 2022; Waterfront Edinburgh Limited (SC200223) from March 2018 to June 2022; Essential Edinburgh (SC343592) from September 2018 to June 2022; Create Business Properties Limited (SC126428) from July 2017 to March 2021; The Capital City Partnership Limited (SC193404) from May 2018 to March 2019; Edinburgh International Conference Centre Limited (SC131773) from May 2017 to February 2019; C.E.C. Holdings Limited (SC135444) from November 2019 to July 2022; Edinburgh Leisure (SC179259) and Edinburgh Leisure Two Limited (SC179414) from May to August 2017; Marketing Edinburgh Limited (SC392580) from November 2019 to April 2023; Lothian Pension Fund from July 2025 to January 2026; and Edinburgh Living LLP from March 2018 to June 2026.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Kate Campbell 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.

Temporary Migrant Workers (Exploitation)

Chamber meeting date: 24 September 2026

4. Kate Campbell (Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported concerns raised by third sector organisations, including Edinburgh-based Project Esperanza, what support it can provide to temporary migrant workers in Scotland, sponsored under the certificate of sponsorship visa system, who may be vulnerable to exploitation, including fraudulent job offers,…

Pre-budget Scrutiny 2027-28

Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Committee meeting date: 23 September 2026

Kate Campbell (Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent) (SNP): "The discussion so far has been very interesting. Michael Davidson, you said that spending on PIP in England rose unexpectedly while, at the same time, the cost of ADP was not as high as had been predicted. I am interested in your view…

Scotland’s Right to Decide

Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2026

Kate Campbell (Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent) (SNP): "We have before us a simple proposition: that the Parliament agrees that Scotland is a nation with a right to decide its own future. Who could disagree with that basic concept…

Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026 [Draft]

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee meeting date: 22 September 2026

Kate Campbell (Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent) (SNP): "I have no questions either."

Economy and Labour Market

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee meeting date: 22 September 2026

Kate Campbell: "Thank you for what has been a very thought-provoking discussion. You have presented us with quite a few challenges that we will not get answers on today but will need to reflect on…

Votes

How Kate Campbell has voted in Parliament

Find out how Kate Campbell has voted recently.

Growing Scotland’s Creative Economy

Motion ref. S7M-01304.2

Submitted by: Q Manivannan, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026

Result 99 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Growing Scotland’s Creative Economy

Motion ref. S7M-01304.4

Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026

Result 40 for, 65 against, 7 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Growing Scotland’s Creative Economy

Motion ref. S7M-01304

Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Martyn Day, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026

Result 89 for, 22 against, 1 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Growing Scotland’s Creative Economy

Motion ref. S7M-01304.3

Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026

Result 46 for, 53 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Growing Scotland’s Creative Economy

Motion ref. S7M-01304.1

Submitted by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026

Result 15 for, 93 against, 7 abstained, 14 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motions

Motions made by Kate Campbell in Parliament

Find out what motions Kate Campbell has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Kate Campbell has asked

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

Question reference: S7W-03625

Asked by: Kate Campbell, Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 24 September 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 8 October 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting NHS Lothian to provide local health and care services that meet anticipated population growth."

Question reference: S7O-00282

Asked by: Kate Campbell, Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 16 September 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported concerns raised by third sector organisations, including Edinburgh-based Project Esperanza, what support it can provide to temporary migrant workers in Scotland, sponsored under the Certificate of Sponsorship visa system, who may be vulnerable to exploitation, including fraudulent job offers,…

Question reference: S7O-00231

Asked by: Kate Campbell, Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 9 September 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that the GP walk-in clinic in Musselburgh will be operational."

Question reference: S7O-00185

Asked by: Kate Campbell, Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 2 September 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with local authorities regarding its Programme for Government, to ensure alignment on shared objectives."

Question reference: S7O-00103

Asked by: Kate Campbell, Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 17 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, as part of its approach to promoting the wellbeing of children and young people, what assessment it has made of the potential impact of a four-day school week on opportunities for activities outwith formal education."

Question reference: S7O-00075

Asked by: Kate Campbell, Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 10 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been made of the reported rise in anti-social behaviour, particularly involving people wearing masks and using electric bikes, and the increase in the level of concern over public safety for many people in communities across Scotland."

Question reference: S7O-00054

Asked by: Kate Campbell, Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 3 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support people reporting and providing evidence of flytipping and other antisocial behaviour to enable enforcement action to be taken, as part of its National Litter and Flytipping Strategy."