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Parliament dissolved ahead of election

The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.

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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Nicola Sturgeon

Scottish National Party

Former MSP for Glasgow Southside (Constituency) 2011 - 2026

Former MSP for Glasgow Govan (Constituency) 2007 - 2011

Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 1999 - 2007

About Nicola Sturgeon

Previous roles

Nicola has had 24 previous roles

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

18 May 2021 - 27 March 2023

First Minister

Scottish Government

06 May 2021 - 27 March 2023

Party Leader

Scottish National Party

17 May 2016 - 18 May 2021

First Minister

Scottish Government

05 May 2016 - 04 May 2021

Party Leader

Scottish National Party

19 November 2014 - 17 May 2016

First Minister

Scottish Government

14 November 2014 - 23 March 2016

Party Leader

Scottish National Party

05 September 2012 - 19 November 2014

Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities

Scottish Government

25 May 2011 - 19 November 2014

Deputy First Minister

Scottish Government

05 May 2011 - 14 November 2014

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish National Party

25 May 2011 - 04 September 2012

Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy

Scottish Government

17 May 2007 - 25 May 2011

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing

Scottish Government

17 May 2007 - 25 May 2011

Deputy First Minister

Scottish Government

03 May 2007 - 22 March 2011

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish National Party

03 September 2004 - 02 April 2007

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish National Party

03 September 2003 - 30 September 2004

European and External Relations Committee

Substitute Member

04 June 2003 - 23 September 2004

Justice 2 Committee

Member

30 May 2003 - 13 September 2004

Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations

Scottish National Party

30 May 2003 - 13 September 2004

Party Spokesperson on Justice

Scottish National Party

30 November 2001 - 31 March 2003

Party Spokesperson on Community Care

Scottish National Party

30 November 2001 - 31 March 2003

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish National Party

02 November 2000 - 31 March 2003

Health and Community Care Committee

Member

16 May 1999 - 30 November 2000

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish National Party

16 May 1999 - 30 November 2000

Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People

Scottish National Party

17 June 1999 - 30 November 2000

Education Culture and Sport Committee

Member

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