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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.

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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

Michelle Ballantyne


Reform UK
Former MSP for South Scotland (Region)
11 Jan 2021 to 04 May 2021

Independent
Former MSP for South Scotland (Region)
24 Nov 2020 to 11 Jan 2021

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Former MSP for South Scotland (Region)
17 May 2017 to 24 Nov 2020

About Michelle Ballantyne

Parliamentary history

Michelle Ballantyne had the following roles in Parliament

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

20 August 2020 to 04 May 2021

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Member

11 August 2020 to 24 November 2020

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Trade

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

11 August 2020 to 24 November 2020

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Investment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

11 August 2020 to 24 November 2020

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Innovation

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

03 March 2020 to 20 August 2020

Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee

Convener

03 March 2020 to 20 August 2020

Conveners Group

Member

25 February 2020 to 03 March 2020

Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee

Member

17 May 2018 to 25 February 2020

Social Security Committee

Member

03 September 2019 to 18 February 2020

Party Spokesperson on Communities

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

03 September 2019 to 18 February 2020

Party Spokesperson on Social Security

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2017 to 03 September 2019

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Children

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

29 June 2017 to 06 September 2018

Justice Committee

Substitute Member

29 June 2017 to 17 May 2018

Public Petitions Committee

Member

29 June 2017 to 16 May 2018

Education and Skills Committee

Substitute Member