Former MSP
Emma Harper
At a glance
4,496 contributions in debates and committees 513 motions lodged 382 questions asked
Distinctive phrases
All speeches →- dumfries galloway 982
- south region 204
- lung health 143
- nhs dumfries 220
- registered nurse 115
- stranraer 240
- tae 111
- lung 259
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 1,967 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
1 time →- 15 Sep 2021✗ Against Carried
Latest in the chamber
All 4,496 →-
Portfolio Question Time
I welcome the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackling child poverty and its investment through the whole family support third sector delivery fund. Will the cabinet secretary…
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Climate Change Plan
I welcome the climate change plan and its focus on a fair and just transition. Given the importance of rural economies, can the cabinet secretary outline how the plan will support…
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Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Public Protection)
I am really chuffed to speak in support of today’s motion, which recognises the serious harm that is caused by animal cruelty, neglect and illegal breeding. Across Scotland, inclu…
Works with
Backs their motions most
- Bill Kidd SNP 460
- Fulton MacGregor SNP 386
- David Torrance SNP 369
- Stuart McMillan SNP 366
- Clare Adamson SNP 323
Whose motions they back most
- Clare Adamson SNP 572
- Stuart McMillan SNP 347
- David Torrance SNP 273
- Gail Ross SNP 212
- Michelle Thomson SNP 202
Most similar sitting MSPs
- Gillian Martin SNP 72% similar
- Fulton MacGregor SNP 70% similar
- David Torrance SNP 69% similar
- Clare Adamson SNP 68% similar
- Stuart McMillan SNP 68% similar
Similarity blends voting record, motion support and topics.
Career
Full career →- Seats
- South Scotland (region) 2016–26