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Who is the MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale?

Calum Kerr is the Scottish National Party MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. They represent everyone who lives in the area, not only people who voted for them.

What this means

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

You also have seven regional MSPs for South Scotland. There is no wrong person to contact. The postcode email tool uses Calum Kerr automatically as the closest local match.

Calum Kerr, Scottish National Party MSP

Calum Kerr, Scottish National Party MSP

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MSP

Calum Kerr

Scottish National Party · MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale

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

Current roles

  • Convener, Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
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Recorded votes

How Calum Kerr 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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Questions people ask

Who is the MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale?

Calum Kerr is the Scottish National Party MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. The official Scottish Parliament data was last checked on 2 August 2026.

How do I contact Calum Kerr?

You can email Calum Kerr at Calum.Kerr.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 Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale?

Eight. Calum Kerr is the one MSP elected for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. Everyone in the also has seven regional MSPs for South Scotland.

Do I have to have voted for Calum Kerr 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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