Scottish Labour
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
Email: [email protected]
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6484
Text relay calls welcome.
Deputy Convener
Convener
Member
Member
Member
Co-Convener
Member
Convener
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
09 January 2018 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
24 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 16 November 2020
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 - 16 November 2020
Scottish Labour
21 April 2020 - 24 April 2020
Member
31 October 2019 - 15 November 2019
Member
10 January 2018 - 14 November 2018
Deputy Convener
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
09 January 2018 - 10 January 2018
Member
29 September 2016 - 10 January 2018
Member
08 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Member
28 June 2016 - 08 September 2016
Substitute Member
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 Monica Lennon. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2021.
No registrable interests
On 8 November 2023, I launched the consultation on my proposed Ecocide (Prevention) (Scotland) Bill. Since then I have received in kind support and expect to receive further in kind support from Stop Ecocide International Ltd (SEI) (a not-for-profit company that campaigns to criminalise ecocide in law, of Valley View The Ridge, Bussage, Stroud, England, GL6 8HD). The value of in kind support received from Stop Ecocide International Ltd is estimated to be £765. [Registered 7 December 2023]
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
I am a Patron of Disability Equality Scotland.
I am a Member of Unite the Union.
I am a Member of the Communication Workers Union Parliamentary Group.
I am a Member of the Ecocide Alliance.
From 2 to 5 October 2025, I travelled to The Netherlands at the invitation of ‘affect lab’ to be a guest speaker at their Bloody Beautiful Festival, Amsterdam. The purpose of the trip was to discuss The Period Products (Free Provision) Act. The costs of €311.22 for accommodation and €250 towards my flights were met by affect lab (Studio 0.74, Wibautstraat 150, 1091GR Amsterdam, The Netherlands). [Registered 29 October 2025]
I am a member of GMB Trade Union.
I am a member of the Co-operative Party.
I am Chair of the Scottish Labour Trade Union Parliamentary Group.
I am a Member of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Parliamentary Group.
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: 5 February 2026
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I congratulate Clare Haughey on securing the debate. It has been lovely to hear the contributions so far. Everyone has been so enthusiastic about Rutherglen and the many things that it is famous for…
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2026
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I begin by declaring a financial interest, which is listed in my entry in the register of interests: I have received in-kind support from Stop Ecocide International…
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2026
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I begin by declaring a financial interest, which is listed in my entry in the register of interests: I have received in-kind support from Stop Ecocide International…
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2026
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I congratulate Clare Haughey on securing the debate. It has been lovely to hear the contributions so far. Everyone has been so enthusiastic about Rutherglen and the many things that it is famous for…
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2026
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I congratulate Clare Haughey on securing the debate. It has been lovely to hear the contributions so far. Everyone has been so enthusiastic about Rutherglen and the many things that it is famous for…
Find out how Monica Lennon has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20720
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 12, 2026
Result 65 for, 30 against, 24 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20731
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Anas Sarwar, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 63 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20730
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 66 for, 54 against, 1 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20730.1
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 66 for, 55 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20731.1
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 59 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Monica Lennon has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to provide a package of targeted social security increases for families with a baby under the age of one, with the aim of reducing poverty for these families by at least six percentage points."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will allocate any of the £50 million committed to whole family support in its draft Budget 2026-27 to organisations that provide expert, joined-up support to families from pregnancy through to age two."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what dedicated services and resources are in place for the (a) diagnosis, (b) treatment and (c) ongoing management of postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) in NHS (i) Lanarkshire, (ii) Greater Glasgow and Clyde and (iii) Forth Valley."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what work has been done to reduce waiting lists for the treatment of postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) in NHS Lanarkshire."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what clinical pathway is currently in place for patients with suspected or confirmed postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) in NHS (a) Lanarkshire, (b) Greater Glasgow and Clyde and (c) Forth Valley."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure consistent, NHS board-wide referral pathways for postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) patients, in light of reports that some services are declining referrals."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact of HMRC changes to the Wear and Tear allowance for childminders on (a) the number of registered childminders in Scotland and (b) the affordability of childcare provision for families, and what discussions it has had with HMRC or the UK Government regarding the…
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how any concerns raised by childminders are incorporated into wider workforce strategy planning."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that two local authorities' planning services in England have been subject to cyber-attacks, whether it plans to take advice on how to prevent similar attacks occurring in Scotland."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 3 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government by what date it will update cervical screening information to raise awareness that cervical screening cannot detect other cancers, such as ovarian cancer."
See all of Monica Lennon's questions submitted in Parliament