Former MSP
Martin Whitfield
At a glance
3,729 contributions in debates and committees 130 motions lodged 543 questions asked
Distinctive phrases
All speeches →- proposed cpg 73
- uncrc 136
- cpg 158
- cpgs 91
- pleasure follow 60
- appointments received 40
- proxy voting 59
- standards procedures 159
Words and pairs this MSP uses far more than other members do (TF-IDF over their Official Report contributions), with mention counts.
Recent votes on bills
All 1,165 votes →- 24 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
- 24 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
- 24 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
- 19 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
Broke with their party
3 times →- 11 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
- 30 Oct 2025✓ For Carried
- 13 May 2025✓ For Carried
Latest in the chamber
All 3,729 →-
General Question Time
What estimate has the Scottish Government made of the direct financial losses to East Lothian resulting from the closure of Torness nuclear power station, including the projected …
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Adoption Support for Families
I am absolutely certain that the minister’s future will be massively successful.It is a pleasure to speak in the debate. I thank Fulton MacGregor not just for bringing the motion …
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Decision Time
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app failed to connect in time. I would have voted yes.
Works with
Backs their motions most
- Paul Sweeney Lab 108
- Miles Briggs Con 83
- Alexander Burnett Con 78
- Bill Kidd SNP 77
- Colin Smyth Ind 66
Whose motions they back most
- Jackie Baillie Lab 89
- Annie Wells Con 70
- Pam Duncan-Glancy Ind 68
- Paul O'Kane Lab 58
- Paul Sweeney Lab 53
Most similar sitting MSPs
- Paul Sweeney Lab 68% similar
- Michael Marra Lab 61% similar
- Jackie Baillie Lab 61% similar
- Neil Bibby Lab 59% similar
- Carol Mochan Lab 58% similar
Similarity blends voting record, motion support and topics.
Career
Full career →- Seats
- South Scotland (region) 2021–26