Former MSP
Gavin Brown
At a glance
4,554 contributions in debates and committees 66 motions lodged 1,064 questions asked
Distinctive phrases
All speeches →- sub-sale relief 50
- sub-sale 50
- ought 272
- arbitrations 48
- retail levy 42
- lbtt 74
- npd 81
- forecasts 166
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 760 votes →- 17 Mar 2016✗ Against Carried
- 16 Mar 2016✗ Against Carried
- 8 Mar 2016✗ Against Carried
- 25 Feb 2016✗ Against Defeated
Broke with their party
Never voted against their party's majority in a recorded division.
Latest in the chamber
All 4,554 →-
General Question Time
Does the Scottish Government welcome the e-commerce excellence initiative that is led by the chambers of commerce? Can the Scottish Government do anything specific to engage with …
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Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill: Stage 3
I rise to support amendment 29, on fiscal rules and sustainability of public finances. As Jackie Baillie said, the Finance Committee agreed in its entirety on the matter for our r…
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Scottish Fiscal Commission Bill
Of course that responsibility falls to Parliament but, as we have heard time and time again, members of Parliament will be aided by the SFC’s analysis. As parliamentarians, we wil…
Works with
Backs their motions most
- Jamie McGrigor Con 19
- Murdo Fraser Con 18
- Nanette Milne Con 16
- John Lamont Con 16
- Gil Paterson SNP 15
Whose motions they back most
- Murdo Fraser Con 16
- Margaret Mitchell Con 11
- Liz Smith Con 8
- Nanette Milne Con 7
- Jackson Carlaw Con 6
Most similar sitting MSPs
- Murdo Fraser Con 62% similar
- Liam McArthur LD 38% similar
- Willie Rennie LD 37% similar
- Jackie Baillie Lab 32% similar
- Mark Griffin Lab 29% similar
Similarity blends voting record, motion support and topics.
Career
Full career →- Seats
- Lothian (region) 2011–16 · Lothians (region) 2007–11