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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.

For more information, please visit Election 2026

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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Richard Leonard

Scottish Labour

Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2016 - 2026

About Richard Leonard

Previous roles

Richard has had 11 previous roles

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

23 June 2021 - 08 April 2026

Public Audit Committee

Convener

23 June 2021 - 08 April 2026

conveners group

Member

23 June 2021 - 08 April 2026

scottish commission for public audit

Member

05 December 2024 - 30 September 2025

SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee

Member

17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021

Public Audit Committee

Member

04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021

Party Spokesperson on Economy

Scottish Labour

02 September 2019 - 01 March 2021

Party Spokesperson on Jobs and Fair Work

Scottish Labour

18 November 2017 - 14 January 2021

Party Leader

Scottish Labour

28 June 2016 - 09 January 2018

Social Security Committee

Substitute Member

25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017

Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Economy

Scottish Labour

08 June 2016 - 23 November 2017

Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee

Member