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MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
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31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
09 January 2018 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
24 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 16 November 2020
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 - 16 November 2020
Scottish Labour
21 April 2020 - 24 April 2020
Member
31 October 2019 - 15 November 2019
Member
10 January 2018 - 14 November 2018
Deputy Convener
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
09 January 2018 - 10 January 2018
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29 September 2016 - 10 January 2018
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08 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
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25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Member
28 June 2016 - 08 September 2016
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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 Monica Lennon. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2021.
No registrable interests
On 8 November 2023, I launched the consultation on my proposed Ecocide (Prevention) (Scotland) Bill. Since then I have received in kind support and expect to receive further in kind support from Stop Ecocide International Ltd (SEI) (a not-for-profit company that campaigns to criminalise ecocide in law, of Valley View The Ridge, Bussage, Stroud, England, GL6 8HD). The value of in kind support received from Stop Ecocide International Ltd is estimated to be £765. [Registered 7 December 2023]
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From 2 to 5 October 2025, I travelled to The Netherlands at the invitation of ‘affect lab’ to be a guest speaker at their Bloody Beautiful Festival, Amsterdam. The purpose of the trip was to discuss The Period Products (Free Provision) Act. The costs of €311.22 for accommodation and €250 towards my flights were met by affect lab (Studio 0.74, Wibautstraat 150, 1091GR Amsterdam, The Netherlands). [Registered 29 October 2025]
I am Chair of the Scottish Labour Trade Union Parliamentary Group.
I am a Member of the Ecocide Alliance.
I am a Member of the Communication Workers Union Parliamentary Group.
I am a Member of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Parliamentary Group.
I am a Patron of Disability Equality Scotland.
I am a Member of Unite the Union.
I am a member of the Co-operative Party.
I am a member of GMB Trade Union.
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: 26 November 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I join colleagues in thanking Patrick Harvie for securing the debate. I also put on record my thanks to Paul McLennan for his recent motion marking trans awareness week and trans day of remembrance…
Chamber meeting date: 20 November 2025
8. Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in discussing Scotland’s draft climate change plan 2026 to 2040 with stakeholders and MSPs. (S6O-05186)"
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 18 November 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I will build on Mark Ruskell’s questions…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 11 November 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Thank you, convener. Good morning. I was interested in the analysis that there is nothing lacking in the existing legislation with regard to being able to prosecute for an ecocide-level crime…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Made a request to intervene."
Find out how Monica Lennon has voted recently.
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 24 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 47 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 84 for, 24 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 26 for, 84 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 25 for, 84 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Monica Lennon has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 November 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the Audit Scotland report, Cyber-attack affecting operations and services: The 2023/24 audit of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, which was published on 27 November 2025, what support it provides to local authorities to protect themselves against potential cybersecurity attacks."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 November 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Audit Scotland report, Cyber-attack affecting operations and services: The 2023/24 audit of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, which was published on 27 November 2025, in particular the comment that “all councils [should] prioritise preparation and testing of plans…recent high-profile…
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 November 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the Audit Scotland report, Cyber-attack affecting operations and services: The 2023/24 audit of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, which was published on 27 November 2025, what recent discussions it has had with local authorities regarding their resilience to deal with cybersecurity threats, including what…
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 November 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Qualifications Authority about the 2026 exam timetable to ensure that candidates are not disadvantaged by exams occurring on the same day, such as candidates who are sitting Higher English and Higher Health and Food Tech Exams."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 4 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 18 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the evidence given at the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on 4 November 2025, how many times the sustainable aviation fuel expert working group has met, and on what dates."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 7 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 18 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure equitable access to medicines for people with metastatic breast cancer, in light of the decision by the Scottish Medicines Consortium not to fund the medicine, Piqray, which is available to patients in England."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in discussing Scotland’s Draft Climate Change Plan: 2026–2040 with stakeholders and MSPs."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 15 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the NASUWT's October 2025 survey findings, which were published during Challenge Poverty Week, that 72% of teachers who responded have cut back on food expenditure and that 49% of pupils are unable to afford school uniforms."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 15 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of poverty on pupils, in light of the NASUWT’s October 2025 survey findings that 89% of teachers who were surveyed said that pupil behaviour has worsened over the last year and 76% said more pupils are lacking in energy and concentration."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 20 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve early diagnosis, treatment and survival rates of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)."
See all of Monica Lennon's questions submitted in Parliament