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Kirsten Oswald

Scottish National Party

MSP for Eastwood (Constituency)

About Kirsten Oswald

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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish National Party
MSP for Eastwood (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present

Committees

Kirsten Oswald is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Kirsten Oswald is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Kirsten Oswald has 1 parliamentary and government role

Minister for Victims and Community Safety

Scottish Government

Party Roles

Kirsten Oswald does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Kirsten Oswald does not have any previous roles

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Recent Activity

Official Report

What Kirsten Oswald has said in Parliament

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Community Cohesion

Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "We work across Government portfolios, including with Police Scotland, local authorities and third sector organisations, to support inclusion and to work directly with communities to strengthen cohesion so that everyone feels safe and valued…

Retail Crime Task Force

Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "Police Scotland was able to establish its retail crime task force through an initial £3 million of additional funding that was provided by the Scottish Government…

Antisocial Behaviour and Public Safety Concern

Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "I recognise and share Kate Campbell’s concerns about antisocial behaviour involving the illegal use of e-bikes, particularly in cases in which individuals are engaged in criminality and concealing their identity…

Cashback for Communities (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley)

Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "The cashback for communities programme is very important in supporting young people who are at risk of being involved in antisocial behaviour, offending or reoffending. So far, there has been investment of £156 million, which has helped 1…

E-bikes, E-scooters and Quad Bikes (Police Powers)

Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "The Scottish Government is working with Police Scotland to ensure that we implement our manifesto commitment to increase the powers of the police to tackle antisocial and criminal use of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters…

Votes

How Kirsten Oswald has voted in Parliament

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Suspension of Standing Orders

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

Appointment of Law Officers

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

Affordable Bus Fares

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

Affordable Bus Fares

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

Affordable Bus Fares

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

Motions

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Questions

Questions Kirsten Oswald has asked

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