MSP for Edinburgh South Western (Constituency)
The Scottish Parliament
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Edinburgh South Western (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish Government
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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 Simita Kumar. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2026.
Until 4 June 2026, when I resigned, I was a local authority Councillor for Edinburgh City Council (of 249 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ). I spent in the region of 40 hours per week on this role. I received remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum for the role of Councillor. The basic rate of the councillor salary was deducted from my MSP salary. I also received the Senior Councillor Allowance amounting to £18,682 for my role as an SNP Group Leader which I resigned from on 21 May 2026. I received the use of two laptops, a computer tablet, and a mobile phone as part of my roles.
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Until 21 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a Director of the Capital City Partnership (the anchor delivery body for Edinburgh’s employability strategy, working together to tackle inequality and poverty; of 14 Links Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EZ). It was a council appointment that was unremunerated.
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 November 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "Collaboration between the public sector and the third sector is more important than ever, as Scotland faces increasingly complex social and economic challenges…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "As the First Minister said when he announced the Scotland together fund, it is vital that our communities are empowered to fight poverty and inequality and to tackle the blights of racism, division and hatred…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "If mid-market rent homes have been supported through Scottish Government funding, landlords must comply with contractual conditions governing rent levels…
Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "I sincerely thank members for their contributions to today’s debate. I have only five minutes, but I want to acknowledge that the collective solidarity and leadership that you have shown against Reform is truly appreciated…
Chamber meeting date: 3 November 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I, too, would have voted no."
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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
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
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
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
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
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