MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
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Scottish Labour
MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
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 Katherine Sangster. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2026.
Until 8 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a Director at The Fabian Society, a think tank (of 61 Petty France, Westminster, London, SW1H 9EU). I worked 8 hours per week and received remuneration of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. I received a final salary payment of £425.67 on 19 May 2026.
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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
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not connect to the digital voting platform. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not connect to the digital voting platform. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress it has made towards reducing the number of teachers on short-term or temporary contracts. (S7O-00065)"
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "I thank Jenny Young for securing the debate.I remember hearing the news about Jo’s death as I was driving home from work. At that point, I was not involved in politics…
Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2026
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its policy providing 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare, what action it is taking to address any parental concerns about flexibility and choice. (S7O-00056)"
Read all of Katherine Sangster's contributions in the Debating Chamber
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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 voted against
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: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what specific support it plans to provide to primary and special schools to enable the delivery of universal breakfast clubs."
Asked by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, 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 the progress it has made towards reducing the number of teachers on short-term or temporary contracts."
Asked by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its policy providing 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare, what action it is taking to address any parental concerns about flexibility and choice."
Asked by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to address wildfire risks and to ensure appropriate resource is given to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, in light of last week’s fire on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh."
See all of Katherine Sangster's questions submitted in Parliament