Former Member of Parliament
John Nicolson
Scottish National Party MP for Ochil and South Perthshire
At a glanceJohn Nicolson was a Scottish National Party MP for Ochil and South Perthshire.
Early day motions
| 14 Sep 2023 | Forth Valley Sensory Centre Wee County Hub | 6 sig. |
| 21 Sep 2022 | Scottish footballer Zander Murray | 15 sig. |
| 4 Jul 2022 | 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong | 11 sig. |
| 10 May 2022 | Perth Parrots Floorball club | 9 sig. |
| 3 Feb 2022 | Sauchie Community Group 30-year anniversary | 10 sig. |
| 31 Jan 2022 | Rainbow Heartlands project by Pink Saltire | 5 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) · Opposition Department 7 Jan 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) · Opposition Department 20 May 2015 – 3 May 2017
Committee memberships
- Draft Online Safety Bill (Joint Committee) 21 Jul 2021 – 30 May 2024
- Culture, Media and Sport Sub-committee on Online Harms and Disinformation 10 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Culture, Media and Sport Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Online Safety Bill 18 May 2022 – 28 Jun 2022
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art 1 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
Previous seats
- Ochil and South Perthshire · Elected 1 time 12 Dec 2019 – 30 May 2024
- East Dunbartonshire · Elected 1 time 7 May 2015 – 3 May 2017
Elections contested
- Alloa and Grangemouth 4 Jul 2024
- East Dunbartonshire 8 Jun 2017
Party affiliation
- Scottish National Party 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Nicolson, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is John Nicolson?
John Nicolson was a Member of Parliament who represented Ochil and South Perthshire in the House of Commons. See John Nicolson's official Parliament profile.
Which party did John Nicolson represent?
John Nicolson sat as Scottish National Party. See John Nicolson's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did John Nicolson represent?
John Nicolson was the Member of Parliament for Ochil and South Perthshire. See John Nicolson's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for John Nicolson?
John Nicolson has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See John Nicolson's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.