Former MSP
Ash Regan
Previously: Minister for Community Safety (2018–22)
At a glance
2,097 contributions in debates and committees 173 motions lodged 428 questions asked
Distinctive phrases
All speeches →- fireworks 522
- prostitution 352
- firework 108
- defamation 122
- pursuer 78
- malicious publication 45
- child welfare 82
- welfare reporters 47
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 1,842 votes →- 24 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
- 24 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
- 19 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
- 17 Mar 2026✗ Against Defeated
Broke with their party
25 times →- 17 Mar 2026– Abstained Carried
- 17 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
- 4 Mar 2026✗ Against Defeated
Latest in the chamber
All 2,097 →-
General Question Time
Twelve years on from the equally safe strategy, women and girls in Scotland are less safe than ever. Male violence is escalating in homes, on our streets and online. Despite £100 …
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Portfolio Question Time
Public trust and economic confidence require the delivery of essential infrastructure, such as Sheriffhall roundabout, on time and on budget. Scottish people want affordable, reli…
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Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
There is a frustration among many of these women, who have spent a lot of time, energy and money building up their businesses and are fearful about what will happen to their busin…
Works with
Backs their motions most
- David Torrance SNP 90
- Bill Kidd SNP 89
- Jeremy Balfour Ind 77
- Fulton MacGregor SNP 77
- Richard Lyle SNP 75
Whose motions they back most
- David Torrance SNP 229
- Gillian Martin SNP 133
- Miles Briggs Con 126
- Ruth Maguire SNP 123
- Gail Ross SNP 122
Most similar sitting MSPs
- Ivan McKee SNP 62% similar
- Ben Macpherson SNP 61% similar
- Gillian Martin SNP 60% similar
- Tom Arthur SNP 59% similar
- Jenny Gilruth SNP 58% similar
Similarity blends voting record, motion support and topics.
Career
Full career →- Seats
- Edinburgh Eastern (constituency) 2016–26
- Parties
- Ind 2025–26 · Alba 2023–25 · SNP 2016–23
- Government
- Minister for Community Safety 2018–22