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Who is the MSP for Edinburgh South Western?

Simita Kumar is the Scottish National Party MSP for Edinburgh South Western. They represent everyone who lives in the area, not only people who voted for them.

What this means

Your MSP is Simita Kumar. They can take up problems with Scottish public services and vote on laws and spending at Holyrood.

You also have seven regional MSPs for Edinburgh and Lothians East. There is no wrong person to contact. The postcode email tool uses Simita Kumar automatically as the closest local match.

Simita Kumar, Scottish National Party MSP

Simita Kumar, Scottish National Party MSP

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MSP

Simita Kumar

Scottish National Party · MSP for Edinburgh South Western

In office since
Public office
The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP

Current roles

  • Minister for Equalities and International Development
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Recorded votes

How Simita Kumar has voted

These are the latest votes published for this MSP in the Scottish Parliament's 2026 data. A vote shows what happened in that vote; it does not explain why a member voted that way.

Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population

No

· Result: Defeated · S7M-00469.5

Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population

No

· Result: Defeated · S7M-00469.3

Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population

No

· Result: Carried · S7M-00469.2

Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population

No

· Result: Defeated · S7M-00469.1

Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population

Yes

· Result: Carried · S7M-00469

National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation

Yes

· Result: Carried · S7M-00461

Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031

Yes

· Result: Carried · S7M-00446.2

Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031

Yes

· Result: Carried · S7M-00446

Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - UK Legislation

Yes

· Result: Carried · S7M-00454

Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change

No

· Result: Defeated · S7M-00434.5

Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change

No

· Result: Defeated · S7M-00434.4

Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change

No

· Result: Defeated · S7M-00434.3

Source: Scottish Parliament Open Data, votes on motions 2026. This page shows recorded votes only; it is not a score or a judgement.

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Straight answers

Questions people ask

Who is the MSP for Edinburgh South Western?

Simita Kumar is the Scottish National Party MSP for Edinburgh South Western. The official Scottish Parliament data was last checked on 2 August 2026.

How do I contact Simita Kumar?

You can email Simita Kumar at Simita.Kumar.msp@parliament.scot. This page also links to their official Scottish Parliament profile and opens a ready-written email in your own email app.

How many MSPs represent someone in Edinburgh South Western?

Eight. Simita Kumar is the one MSP elected for Edinburgh South Western. Everyone in the also has seven regional MSPs for Edinburgh and Lothians East.

Do I have to have voted for Simita Kumar to contact them?

No. MSPs represent everyone who lives in their area, whether they voted for them, voted for another candidate or did not vote.

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