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
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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: 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)"
Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2026
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "We have all heard deeply concerning stories from our constituents, including those about residents feeling unsafe in their own communities, businesses facing threats and vandalism, and workers being subjected to unacceptable abuse simply for doing their jobs. I am grateful to Colin Beattie for lodging his motion and to other members for their…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to address wildfire risks and to ensure appropriate—"
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "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. (S7O-00009)"
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "I thank the cabinet secretary for the advance notice of her statement.We welcome the Scottish Government’s commitment to making progress on mobile phone-free classrooms…
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Motion ref. S7M-00294
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, June 8, 2026
Supported by: Jackie Baillie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 71 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00294.3
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 53 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00294.2
Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 70 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00294.1
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 55 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00290.1
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, June 8, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Result 78 for, 28 against, 16 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP abstained
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: 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."
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