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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)

Paul O'Kane


Scottish Labour
Former MSP for West Scotland (Region)
06 May 2021 to 08 Apr 2026

About Paul O'Kane

Parliamentary history

Paul O'Kane had the following roles in Parliament

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

10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Equalities

Scottish Labour

05 December 2025 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Education

Scottish Labour

10 December 2025 to 08 April 2026

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Member

03 December 2025 to 21 January 2026

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Member

10 April 2023 to 05 December 2025

Party Spokesperson on Social Justice

Scottish Labour

10 April 2023 to 05 December 2025

Party Spokesperson on Social Security

Scottish Labour

25 April 2023 to 02 September 2025

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Member

25 April 2023 to 02 September 2025

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Member

22 June 2021 to 25 April 2023

Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

Deputy Convener

22 September 2021 to 25 April 2023

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Substitute Member

31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Public Health

Scottish Labour

31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Social Care

Scottish Labour

17 June 2021 to 22 June 2021

Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

Member