MSP for Edinburgh South Western (Constituency)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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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.
Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 1 September 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "Good morning, convener, and good morning, members. It is so wonderful to have this opportunity to discuss the Scottish Government’s international development priorities alongside minister Gethins…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "We expect local authorities to take the lead in responding to unauthorised encampments, including consideration of welfare needs, such as access to sanitation facilities…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "I thank Colin Beattie for his important and relevant question.Community cohesion remains a core priority for the Scottish Government, recognising that trust, connection and inclusion underpin resilient communities and a flourishing Scotland for all…
Chamber meeting date: 23 June 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My platform did not connect. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "As this is my first contribution, I begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to the people of Edinburgh South Western for placing their trust in me to represent them. It is a profound honour and privilege…
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Motion ref. S7M-01022
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Simita Kumar, Màiri McAllan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 3, 2026
Result 36 for, 63 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01022.4
Submitted by: Morven-May MacCallum, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 3, 2026
Result 59 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01022.1
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 3, 2026
Result 35 for, 68 against, 9 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01022.2
Submitted by: Holly Bruce, Glasgow Southside, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 3, 2026
Result 15 for, 83 against, 13 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01022.5
Submitted by: Julie MacDougall, Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 3, 2026
Result 21 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
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