MSP
Rachael Hamilton
At a glance
4,728 contributions in debates and committees 403 motions lodged 1,462 questions asked
Distinctive phrases
All speeches →- naturescot 181
- grouse 114
- rough shooting 57
- grc 84
- muirburn 85
- dogs 281
- two dogs 46
- hawick 71
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 1,990 votes →- 24 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
- 19 Mar 2026✓ For Carried
- 18 Mar 2026✗ Against Carried
- 17 Mar 2026✓ For Defeated
Broke with their party
14 times →- 28 May 2026✓ For Defeated
- 17 Mar 2026✓ For Defeated
- 11 Mar 2026✗ Against Carried
Latest in the chamber
All 4,728 →-
Subordinate Legislation
Is a financial adviser someone whom the Scottish Government has recommended?
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Face Coverings in Public Places
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I want to make a quick correction to the record, to note my entry in the register of members’ interests as a shareholder in a business, whi…
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Economic Growth and Prosperity
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. We are now wasting time because of that explanation. On 21 May 2026, the Presiding Officer ruled on measures to make the Scottish Parliamen…
Works with
Backs their motions most
- Miles Briggs Con 325
- Alexander Burnett Con 274
- Liam Kerr Con 246
- Annie Wells Con 242
- Alexander Stewart Con 235
Whose motions they back most
- Alexander Stewart Con 478
- Michelle Ballantyne Reform 351
- Liam Kerr Con 291
- Bill Bowman Con 249
- Jeremy Balfour Ind 228
Most similar sitting MSPs
- Alexander Burnett Con 69% similar
- Miles Briggs Con 69% similar
- Liam Kerr Con 69% similar
- Finlay Carson Con 68% similar
- Russell Findlay Con 63% similar
Similarity blends voting record, motion support and topics.
Career
Full career →- Seats
- Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire (constituency) since 2017 · South Scotland (region) 2016–17
- Committees now
- Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee (Substitute Member) · Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee (Substitute Member) · Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee