MSP
Clare Haughey
Previously: Minister for Children and Young People (2021–23) · Minister for Mental Health (2018–21)
At a glance
4,692 contributions in debates and committees 309 motions lodged 175 questions asked
Distinctive phrases
All speeches →- mochan carol 215
- carol south 215
- sweeney paul 214
- rutherglen snp 226
- whitham elena 203
- elena carrick 203
- haughey clare 211
- clare rutherglen 211
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 2,112 votes →- 12 Nov 2026✓ For Carried
- 28 Oct 2026✗ Against Carried
- 24 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
- 24 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
Broke with their party
8 times →- 17 Mar 2026✗ Against Defeated
- 25 Nov 2025✗ Against Carried
- 27 May 2025✗ Against Carried
Latest in the chamber
All 4,692 →-
General Question Time
I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests.Mr Briggs will be well aware that last year’s Scottish budget provided £531 million of landmark investment in cor…
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Portfolio Question Time
The cabinet secretary is, of course, always welcome to visit my constituency.It has been fantastic to meet many visitors from across Scotland and further afield who have attended …
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United Kingdom Budget (Implications for the Scottish Budget)
I thank the witnesses for their attendance. It has been an absolutely fascinating session.That concludes the public part of our meeting. The next meeting of the committee will tak…
Works with
Backs their motions most
- Bill Kidd SNP 250
- David Torrance SNP 226
- Fulton MacGregor SNP 213
- Colin Beattie SNP 203
- Stuart McMillan SNP 197
Whose motions they back most
- Clare Adamson SNP 318
- David Torrance SNP 280
- Gail Ross SNP 209
- Stuart McMillan SNP 192
- Gillian Martin SNP 182
Most similar sitting MSPs
- Ivan McKee SNP 69% similar
- David Torrance SNP 69% similar
- Fulton MacGregor SNP 68% similar
- Gillian Martin SNP 68% similar
- Tom Arthur SNP 66% similar
Similarity blends voting record, motion support and topics.
Career
Full career →- Seats
- Rutherglen and Cambuslang (constituency) since 2026 · Rutherglen (constituency) 2016–26
- Government
- Minister for Children and Young People 2021–23 · Minister for Mental Health 2018–21
- Committees now
- Finance and Public Administration Committee (Convener)