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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

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

Register of interests

Kirsten Oswald's register of interests

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.

Remuneration and related undertaking

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]

Gifts

No registrable interests.

Overseas visits

No registrable interests.

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests.

Heritable property

No registrable interests.

Interest in shares

No registrable interests.

Voluntary

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]

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Kirsten Oswald has said in Parliament

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.

Bonfire Night (Public Safety)

Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "There is a comprehensive, police-led, multi-agency approach in place for this year’s bonfire night period…

Face Coverings in Public Places

Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "Here we are, yet again, with Reform UK members coming to the chamber and telling women what to wear. I will say this to them again: it is none of their business what women wear…

Essential Services (Disruption)

Chamber meeting date: 3 November 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "The Scottish Government works with national and regional organisations, utilities, telecommunications providers and local resilience partners to support preparedness for disruption to essential services…

Antisocial Behaviour and Retail Theft

Chamber meeting date: 3 November 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "Antisocial behaviour and retail crime have a real impact on businesses and communities. That is why we are acting to provide record funding of more than £1.7 billion for policing in 2026-27…

Civil Unrest (Prevention)

Chamber meeting date: 3 November 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Kirsten Oswald): "The Scottish Government remains committed to upholding the right to peaceful public assembly and freedom of expression…

Votes

How Kirsten Oswald has voted in Parliament

Find out how Kirsten Oswald has voted recently.

Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network

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

Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network

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

Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network

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

Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network

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

Strengthening Scotland’s Bus Network

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

Motions

Motions made by Kirsten Oswald in Parliament

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Questions

Questions Kirsten Oswald has asked

This MSP has not asked any Questions yet. Information will be added here when available.