Parliament Workbench
Data: Votes to 12 Nov 2026 · Official Report to 12 Nov 2026

MSP

Neil Bibby

Lab MSP for West Scotland (region) since 2011

At a glance

Votes with Lab99.5%Lab median 99.7%
Turns up to vote96.9%Parliament median 95.9%

3,020 contributions in debates and committees 295 motions lodged 1,043 questions asked

Distinctive phrases

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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

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  1. 12 Nov 2026
    ✗ Against Carried
  2. 28 Oct 2026
    ✓ For Carried
  3. 18 Mar 2026
    Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill
    Stage 3Bill pageS6M-20921Lab majority: – Abstained
    – Abstained Carried
  4. 17 Mar 2026
    ✗ Against Defeated

Broke with their party

5 times →
  1. 3 Nov 2026
    Supporting Young People to Participate in the Labour Market
    S7M-01838Lab majority: – AbstainedAgainst party
    ✓ For Carried
  2. 4 Mar 2025
    Scotland’s Renewable Future
    S6M-16657.1Lab majority: – AbstainedAgainst party
    ✗ Against Defeated
  3. 11 Jan 2023
    The Fourth National Planning Framework
    S6M-07442Lab majority: ✓ ForAgainst party
    – Abstained Carried

Latest in the chamber

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  1. 11 Nov 2026Chamber
    Education (Improving Attainment, Tackling Inequality and Strengthening National Standards)

    Okay. Maybe the cabinet secretary will reflect on the matter, because for her to give that proposal the green light is outrageous and unacceptable. In my opinion, it is the start …

  2. 5 Nov 2026Public Audit Committee
    “Management of the ScotWind leasing round”

    As there are no more questions, I thank the witnesses for their attendance and their evidence this morning.11:07Meeting continued in private until 11:38.

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Seats
West Scotland (region) since 2011
Committees now
Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee (Substitute Member) · Public Audit Committee (Convener)