Former Member of Parliament
Richard Thomson
Scottish National Party MP for Gordon
At a glanceRichard Thomson was a Scottish National Party MP for Gordon.
Early day motions
| 29 Apr 2024 | Award for HR Hub Plus Limited | 6 sig. |
| 26 Apr 2024 | TS Scylla Sea Cadet Unit, Aberdeen | 8 sig. |
| 7 Mar 2024 | ITC Hydraulic Services Limited | 11 sig. |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Scottish Agriculture Awards and Savock Farms | 7 sig. |
| 15 Dec 2022 | 160th anniversary of Laings of Inverurie | 16 sig. |
| 21 Sep 2022 | Scottish Emergency Rescue Association and humanitarian efforts | 17 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Business) · Opposition Department 1 Mar 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Trade) · Opposition Department 12 Dec 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) · Opposition Department 1 Feb 2021 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Wales) · Opposition Department 1 Feb 2021 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow SNP Deputy Spokesperson (Treasury - Financial Secretary) · Opposition Department 1 Feb 2021 – 12 Dec 2022
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Business and Industry) · Opposition Department 7 Jan 2020 – 1 Feb 2021
Committee memberships
- Standing Orders Committee (Commons) 21 Apr 2021 – 30 May 2024
- Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL] 7 Feb 2024 – 20 Feb 2024
- Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 7 Jun 2023 – 11 Jul 2023
- Committee of Selection 25 May 2021 – 16 Jan 2023
- European Statutory Instruments Committee 25 May 2021 – 16 Jan 2023
- Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) 25 May 2021 – 16 Jan 2023
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 25 May 2021 – 16 Jan 2023
- Finance (No.2) Bill 8 Dec 2021 – 11 Jan 2022
- National Insurance Contributions Bill 16 Jun 2021 – 22 Jun 2021
Previous seats
- Gordon · Elected 1 time 12 Dec 2019 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Gordon and Buchan 4 Jul 2024
- Gordon 6 May 2010
- Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale 7 Jun 2001
Party affiliation
- Scottish National Party 12 Dec 2019 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Thomson, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Richard Thomson?
Richard Thomson was a Member of Parliament who represented Gordon in the House of Commons. See Richard Thomson's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Richard Thomson represent?
Richard Thomson sat as Scottish National Party. See Richard Thomson's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Richard Thomson represent?
Richard Thomson was the Member of Parliament for Gordon. See Richard Thomson's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Richard Thomson?
Richard Thomson has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Richard Thomson's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.