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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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Paul O'Kane

Scottish Labour

Former MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2021 - 2026

About Paul O'Kane

Previous roles

Paul has had 13 previous roles

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

10 April 2023 - 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Equalities

Scottish Labour

05 December 2025 - 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Education

Scottish Labour

10 December 2025 - 08 April 2026

Education Children and Young People Committee

Member

03 December 2025 - 21 January 2026

Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Member

10 April 2023 - 05 December 2025

Party Spokesperson on Social Justice

Scottish Labour

10 April 2023 - 05 December 2025

Party Spokesperson on Social Security

Scottish Labour

25 April 2023 - 02 September 2025

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Member

25 April 2023 - 02 September 2025

Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Member

22 June 2021 - 25 April 2023

Health Social Care and Sport Committee

Deputy Convener

22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023

Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Substitute Member

31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Public Health

Scottish Labour

31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Social Care

Scottish Labour

17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021

Health Social Care and Sport Committee

Member

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