Regional List MSPs
| Term | Election (Replacement date) | MSP |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | 2011–16 | Annabelle Ewing (SNP) |
| 5th | 2016–21 | Mark Ruskell (Green) |
| 6th | 2021– | |
| 2022 |
Who is MP for Fife?
North East Fife is a county constituency in Fife, Scotland, represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament by Wendy Chamberlain of the Liberal Democrats since the 2019 general election.
North East Fife (UK Parliament constituency)
| North East Fife | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1983 |
| Member of Parliament | Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrats) |
| Created from | East Fife |
Who represents Fife in the Scottish Parliament?
North East Fife (Scottish Parliament constituency)
| North East Fife | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1999 |
| Party | Scottish Liberal Democrats |
| MSP | Willie Rennie |
| Council area | Fife |
Who is the MSP for Mid Fife and Glenrothes?
Jenny Gilruth MSP was appointed as the Minister for Transport in January 2022. Brought up and educated in Fife, Jenny Gilruth is a graduate of Glasgow University, where she studied Politics and Sociology, and of Strathclyde University where she studied for her Postgraduate in Secondary Education (Modern Studies).
Who are the list MSPs in Scotland?
List of MSPs
| Name | Member for | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Roseanna Cunningham | Perthshire South and Kinross-shire | Scottish National Party |
| Ruth Davidson | Glasgow | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party |
| Graeme Dey | Angus South | Scottish National Party |
| Nigel Don | Angus North and Mearns | Scottish National Party |
Who is the MP for Kirkcaldy Fife?
Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath is a county constituency representing the areas around the towns of Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath, in Fife, Scotland, in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is currently represented by Alba Party politician Neale Hanvey.
Who is MSP for Dunfermline?
In the 2016 Scottish Parliament election, Somerville was elected to serve as the MSP for the Dunfermline constituency.
Shirley-Anne Somerville.
| Parliamentary offices | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 5 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Cara Hilton |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Lothians (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) |
Which party is in charge of Fife Council?
Decision making. The newly elected Fife Council met in full on 9 May and a voted to elect a new leader of Fife Council. Cllr David Ross (Labour) was elected by 41 votes to 33.
Who is the constituency MSP for Kirkcaldy?
Kirkcaldy (Scottish Parliament constituency)
| Kirkcaldy | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1999 |
| Party | Scottish National Party |
| MSP | David Torrance |
| Council area | Fife |
Is Fife the only kingdom in the UK?
By custom it is widely held to have been one of the major Pictish kingdoms, known as Fib, and is still commonly known as the Kingdom of Fife within Scotland. A person from Fife is known as a Fifer.
Fife.
| Fife Fìobha | |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Lieutenancy area | Fife |
| Admin HQ | Glenrothes (formerly Cupar) |
| Government |
Who is the MP for the Hebrides?
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Scottish Gaelic: Aonghas Brianan MacNèill; born 21 July 1970) is the Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Na h-Eileanan an Iar covering the Outer Hebrides.
What nationality is Fife?
Scottish
Scottish: habitational name from the province and former kingdom of Fife in East Scotland a name of obscure etymology. Tradition has it that the name is derived from an eponymous Fib one of the seven sons of Cruithne legendary founding father of the Picts.
Who won council elections in Fife?
2017 Fife Council election
| Seats won | 29 | 24 |
| Seat change | 3 | 11 |
| Popular vote | 42,674 | 30,078 |
| Percentage | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Leader | Elizabeth Riches | Andrew Rodger |
Who is MSP for Kinross?
Perthshire South and Kinross-shire (Scottish Parliament constituency)
| Perthshire South and Kinross-shire | |
|---|---|
| Party | Scottish National Party |
| MSP | Jim Fairlie |
| Council area | Perth and Kinross |
| Created from | Ochil, Perth |
Who are the 7 regional MSPs for Central Scotland?
The seven regional MSPs for Central Scotland represent the East Kilbride, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse areas of South Lanarkshire as well as Airdrie and Shotts, Coatbridge and Chryston, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Falkirk East, Falkirk West, Motherwell and Wishaw and Uddingston and Bellshill.
How much does an MSP earn in Scotland?
Salaries for Members of the Scottish Parliament from 1 April 2020 (£)
| Office | Additional Office holder’s salary | Total salary |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Presiding Officers | 30,351 | 94,821 |
| Lord Advocate | 63,295 | 127,765 |
| Solicitor General | 45,771 | 110,241 |
| MSPs | N/A | 64,470 |
How many Scottish MSP are there?
The Parliament is a democratically elected body comprising 129 members known as Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), elected for five-year terms under the additional member system: 73 MSPs represent individual geographical constituencies elected by the plurality (first-past-the-post) system, while a further 56
What is an MSP Scottish?
Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP; Scottish Gaelic: Ball Pàrlamaid na h-Alba, BPA; Scots: Memmer o the Scots Pairliament, MSP) is the title given to any one of the 129 individuals elected to serve in the Scottish Parliament.
How many constituencies are there in Fife?
Fife’s four UK Parliamentary constituencies are: Dunfermline & West Fife. Glenrothes. Kirkcaldy & Cowdenbeath.
What is the life expectancy in Fife?
In Fife, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (81.4 years) than for males (77.2 years) in 2018-20. In Fife, life expectancy at birth is higher than at Scotland level for both females and males. Over the period between 2001-03 and 2018-20, female life expectancy at birth in Fife has risen by 2.6%.
How many Councillors does Fife Council have?
We have 75 councillors in Fife covering the 22 ward areas – together they make up Fife Council.