MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
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Member
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 Kate Campbell. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2026.
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.
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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.
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.
Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Committee meeting date: 28 October 2026
Kate Campbell: "No, I want to come in on ADP."
Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Committee meeting date: 28 October 2026
Kate Campbell (Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent) (SNP): "No."
Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee meeting date: 27 October 2026
Kate Campbell (Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent) (SNP): "The Scottish Government has no additional powers for cost redistribution, but it can monitor. If we monitor and we realise that cost redistribution is having an impact on other businesses, what can we do?"
Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee meeting date: 27 October 2026
Kate Campbell: "I thank the panel members for their answers so far. All of you have provided food for thought and some very interesting reflections. I have a lot of questions, but I know that we do not have much time, so I will focus my questions tightly…
Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee meeting date: 6 October 2026
Kate Campbell (Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent) (SNP): "I do. I have a couple of questions, one of which has just been set up nicely by Rachael Hamilton, but I will ask that one later, because there is something that is really playing on my mind, having listened to you all…
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Motion ref. S7M-01881
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 33 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.3
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 47 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.5
Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 24 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.2
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 34 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 29 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Kate Campbell has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Kate Campbell, Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to meet the aims of the National Litter and Flytipping Strategy during the current parliamentary session."
Asked by: Kate Campbell, Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 6 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."
Asked by: Kate Campbell, Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 2 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress against its Heat in Buildings Strategy."
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,…
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
See all of Kate Campbell's questions submitted in Parliament