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

Former MSP

Alex Rowley

Lab Was MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (region) 2014–26

At a glance

Votes with Lab97.5%Lab median 99.6%
Turns up to vote75.9%Parliament median 92.7%

2,230 contributions in debates and committees 171 motions lodged 554 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. 24 Mar 2026
    Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
    Stage 3Bill pageS6M-21103Lab majority: ✓ For
    ✓ For Carried
  2. 24 Mar 2026
    Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill
    Stage 3Bill pageS6M-21104Lab majority: ✓ For
    ✓ For Carried
  3. 24 Mar 2026
    ✓ For Carried
  4. 19 Mar 2026
    ✓ For Carried

Broke with their party

31 times →
  1. 18 Mar 2026
    Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill
    S6M-20921Lab majority: – AbstainedAgainst party
    ✓ For Carried
  2. 11 Mar 2026
    Business Programme
    S6M-21035.1Lab majority: ✗ AgainstAgainst party
    ✓ For Defeated
  3. 11 Mar 2026
    Business Programme
    S6M-21077Lab majority: ✗ AgainstAgainst party
    ✓ For Carried

Latest in the chamber

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  1. 25 Mar 2026Chamber
    General Question Time

    Does the minister accept that funding for Forth Valley College needs to increase year on year? Otherwise, we will be in the same position next year and the following year, with th…

  2. 24 Mar 2026Chamber
    Sport and Activity as a Force for Good

    I am pleased to speak in Brian Whittle’s members’ business debate. When I saw the motion, I thought, “That’s the one I’ll make my final speech as an MSP in.” I know, from serving …

  3. 17 Mar 2026Chamber
    Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

    First, I acknowledge every person who has taken the time to contact me to set out their views on the bill. Without doubt, this bill has generated more correspondence than anything…

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Seats
Mid Scotland and Fife (region) 2016–26 · Cowdenbeath (constituency) 2014–16
Parties
Ind 2017 · Lab 2014–26