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Member of the Scottish Parliament
Calum Kerr
Scottish National Party MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale
At a glance Calum Kerr is a Scottish National Party Member of the Scottish Parliament for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out. At Holyrood an abstention is a deliberate recorded vote, distinct from not voting at all.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Committees
Voting record
The most recent divisions Calum Kerr voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | For |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 24 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - UK Legislation | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | For |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Affordable Bus Fares | For |
Register of interests
From the Scottish Parliament's Register of Interests. Shown as registered; nothing is added or interpreted.
Controlled transactions1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Gifts1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Heritable property1
- I own a house, a furnished holiday let, in the Highland council area with a market value of between £300,001 and £400,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Interest in shares1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Overseas visits1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking1
- Until 11 May 2026, I worked as a Client Director for Sabio LTD (a digital customer experience company; of 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU). My last working day was 1 May 2026 and I took the final days as annual leave. I worked fulltime in this role and received remuneration of between £100,001 and £105,000 per annum, including car allowance. I also received on target earnings commission amounting to £95,000. I received the final payment of £4,190 on 29 May 2026 which was for the period of work until 11 May 2026, including payments for the holiday entitlement. I also received an additional commission payment of £7,837.90 on 22 June 2026. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Voluntary2
- I was Chair of Peebles and District Citizens Advice Bureau from April 2023 until March 2026 when I stepped down. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
- I was Chair of the Borders Citizens Advice Consortium from January 2019 until March 2026 when I stepped down. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Questions
Calum Kerr has tabled 2 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to enhance rural connectivity and transport in the Scottish Borders.
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to enhance rural connectivity and transport in the Scottish Borders.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the steps it is taking to support businesses to fur…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the steps it is taking to support businesses to further grow the Scottish economy.
Awaiting an answer.
Motions lodged
Speeches
Recent things Calum Kerr has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
25 Jun 2026 Decision Time (draft)
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I do not think that my vote went through. I would have voted no.
23 Jun 2026 Decision Time (draft)
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not connect. I would have voted yes.
23 Jun 2026 First Minister’s Question Time (draft)
Scottish Parliament information centre research shows that economic growth in Europe has been a third higher than the United Kingdom’s since Brexit. Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson said that the UK would be £350 million a week better off ou…
18 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
I thank the minister for that answer—today’s question time is turning into the Tom Arthur show. I whole-heartedly embrace his comments on the transformative power of the Borders railway and I am pleased to hear the Scottish Government's on…
18 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to enhance rural connectivity and transport in the Scottish Borders. (S7O-00095)
16 Jun 2026 Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)
Joe Long has made a number of important points. As someone who has been on many boards, I know the challenge of finding a treasurer in particular.There is one aspect of funding that has not come up much in today’s debate. We have spoken ab…
16 Jun 2026 Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)
Okay. Right—we got there. Thank you, Presiding Officer.I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests—until March, I was chair of the Borders Citizens Advice Consortium and chair of Peebles and District Citizens Advice B…
16 Jun 2026 Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)
Is my microphone on now?
16 Jun 2026 Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)
I thank Dawn Black—Inaudible.
16 Jun 2026 Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)
Will the member give way?
11 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
I thank the minister for his comprehensive answer. I also welcome the quick engagement after the election with the Confederation of British Industry and businesses by the First Minister, the cabinet secretary and the minister himself.I hav…
11 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the steps it is taking to support businesses to further grow the Scottish economy. (S7O-00053)
2 Jun 2026 First Minister’s Question Time (draft)
Unite the union has rightly called out the Labour Westminster Government for easing sanctions on aviation fuel that is produced from Russian oil while allowing Scotland’s refinery at Grangemouth to close. Let us be clear: Keir Starmer will…
14 May 2026 Oaths and Affirmations (draft)
I, Calum Robert Kerr, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Seat & career
- Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Constituency MSP 7 May 2026 – present
Contact & offices
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.