Former MSP
Alex Rowley
At a glance
2,230 contributions in debates and committees 171 motions lodged 554 questions asked
Distinctive phrases
All speeches →- kelty 57
- failed tory 36
- brexit 174
- fife council 149
- austerity 156
- housing crisis 74
- nhs fife 66
- massive pressure 24
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 1,690 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
31 times →- 18 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
- 11 Mar 2026✓ For Defeated
- 11 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
Latest in the chamber
All 2,230 →-
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…
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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 …
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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…
Works with
Backs their motions most
- Jackie Baillie Lab 77
- Monica Lennon Lab 64
- Paul Sweeney Lab 62
- Bill Kidd SNP 57
- David Torrance SNP 56
Whose motions they back most
- Neil Findlay Lab 268
- Annabelle Ewing SNP 175
- Alexander Stewart Con 134
- David Torrance SNP 133
- Monica Lennon Lab 129
Most similar sitting MSPs
- Monica Lennon Lab 65% similar
- Jackie Baillie Lab 62% similar
- Mark Griffin Lab 61% similar
- Carol Mochan Lab 61% similar
- Paul Sweeney Lab 60% similar
Similarity blends voting record, motion support and topics.
Career
Full career →- Seats
- Mid Scotland and Fife (region) 2016–26 · Cowdenbeath (constituency) 2014–16
- Parties
- Ind 2017 · Lab 2014–26