MSP for Eastwood (Constituency)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Eastwood (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish Government
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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 Kirsten Oswald. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2026.
Prior to my election as an MSP, I was a Lecturer at City of Glasgow College (of 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RF). I worked variable hours each month in this role. I received remuneration of between £45,001 and £50,000 per annum (pro-rata to hours worked). On 24 July 2026, I received a final payment of £390.34 consisting of holiday pay accrued prior to my election. [Amended interest, 28 July 2026]
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Following my election as an MSP, I resigned my membership of the Educational Institute for Scotland (EIS-FELA).
Following my election as an MSP, I resigned my membership of the Humanist Society of Scotland.
Following my election as an MSP, I resigned as Convener of Eastwood SNP Branch.
Until 13 July 2026, I was a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. [Amended interest 28 July 2026, Ceased interest 28 July 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.
Chamber meeting date: 24 September 2026
The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "I fully recognise the particular challenges that the retail sector faces and the significant impact that retail crime has on businesses, workers and communities…
Chamber meeting date: 17 September 2026
The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "It is a pleasure to respond to this important debate. I thank Mr Kerr for raising the topic, and I thank all members who have contributed…
Chamber meeting date: 16 September 2026
The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "I recently met the Scottish Grocers Federation to discuss the impact on legitimate traders of illicit trade. I fully recognise the harm that is caused to businesses by such illegal activity…
Chamber meeting date: 16 September 2026
The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "Child trafficking is a horrific form of child abuse that can have a devastating impact on children and young people. In all cases, the child’s safety and wellbeing must be paramount, and support is provided through Scotland’s child protection system…
Chamber meeting date: 16 September 2026
The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "Police and police staff play a vital role in keeping our communities safe, which is why we are investing record funding of more than £1.7 billion in policing in 2026-27…
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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
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
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
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
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
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