MSP for Edinburgh South Western (Constituency)
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Edinburgh
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Edinburgh South Western (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
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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: 30 September 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I have voted yes, but I do not think that it has been recorded. Can I double check, please?"
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 24 September 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "Thank you, convener. Good morning. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the committee’s meeting.Advancing and embedding equality, inclusion and human rights is fundamental to the Government’s ambition to build a fairer Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 9 September 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "I am pleased to open the debate on building stronger, safer and inclusive communities together…
Chamber meeting date: 8 September 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "The First Minister formally apologised in June 2025 for the harm caused to Gypsy Travellers by historical policies. That was an important first step towards rebuilding trust and renewing relationships with those affected…
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…
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Motion ref. S7M-01304.2
Submitted by: Q Manivannan, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 99 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.4
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 40 for, 65 against, 7 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Martyn Day, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 89 for, 22 against, 1 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.3
Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 46 for, 53 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.1
Submitted by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 15 for, 93 against, 7 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
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