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Election 2026

The Scottish Parliament election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

Richard Leonard


Scottish Labour
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region)
05 May 2016 to 08 Apr 2026

About Richard Leonard

Parliamentary history

Richard Leonard had the following roles in Parliament

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

23 June 2021 to 08 April 2026

Conveners Group

Member

23 June 2021 to 08 April 2026

Public Audit Committee

Convener

05 December 2024 to 30 September 2025

SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee

Member

17 June 2021 to 23 June 2021

Public Audit Committee

Member

04 October 2018 to 01 March 2021

Party Spokesperson on Economy

Scottish Labour

02 September 2019 to 01 March 2021

Party Spokesperson on Jobs and Fair Work

Scottish Labour

18 November 2017 to 14 January 2021

Party Leader

Scottish Labour

28 June 2016 to 09 January 2018

Social Security Committee

Substitute Member

25 May 2016 to 19 December 2017

Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Economy

Scottish Labour

08 June 2016 to 23 November 2017

Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee

Member