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Member of the Scottish Parliament
Julie MacDougall
Reform UK · Member for Mid Scotland and Fife (region)
At a glance Julie MacDougall is a Reform UK regional Member of the Scottish Parliament for Mid Scotland and Fife (region).
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Julie MacDougall did not vote in 8. 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
- Public Petitions Committee Member
Voting record
The most recent divisions Julie MacDougall voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 24 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation Rebelled | Against |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | Against |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | Against |
| 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 | 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 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Appointment of Law Officers | Against |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Affordable Bus Fares | Against |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Affordable Bus Fares | Against |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Suspension of Standing Orders | For |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Affordable Bus Fares | For |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Affordable Bus Fares | Against |
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 2 Jun 2026)
Gifts1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 2 Jun 2026)
Heritable property2
- I own a flat in the Canary Islands with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000 with a gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. (lodged 2 Jun 2026)
- I own a flat in Edinburgh with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 with a gross rental income of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. (lodged 2 Jun 2026)
Interest in shares1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 2 Jun 2026)
Overseas visits1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 2 Jun 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking1
- I am a Councillor for Fife Council (of North Street, Glenrothes. KY7 5LT). I work in the region of 20-25 hours per week since becoming an MSP. I receive a salary and use of a tablet and desktop. I receive remuneration of £25,982 per annum which is deducted from my MSP salary, meaning I receive no additional income for this role. (lodged 2 Jun 2026)
Voluntary2
- I am a Trustee of the Glenrothes Area & Heritage Centre. (lodged 2 Jun 2026)
- I am a trustee for John MacDougall Mesothelioma Trust. (lodged 2 Jun 2026)
Questions
Julie MacDougall has tabled 32 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review existing stop and search laws as part of a wider strategy in …
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review existing stop and search laws as part of a wider strategy in deterring weapons possession.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has committed to any further action regarding the opening a new train station…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has committed to any further action regarding the opening a new train station at Newburgh since the previous Cabinet Secretary for Transport’s visit to the village in May 2025.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to reduce weapon possession across the country, in light of i…
To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to reduce weapon possession across the country, in light of its report on Recorded Crime in Scotland 2025-26, which indicated that weapons possession made up 18% of total crimes in Scotland.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government how it is cooperating with HM Revenue & Customs and other UK authorities, in light o…
To ask the Scottish Government how it is cooperating with HM Revenue & Customs and other UK authorities, in light of reports that 58,000 fraudulent Scotland football kits were seized, amounting to a total of £5 million in potential profit.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support local authorities in improving Scottish timber transportatio…
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support local authorities in improving Scottish timber transportation infrastructure.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to increase the rate of working age employment across Scottish cities, …
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to increase the rate of working age employment across Scottish cities, replicating the success of Edinburgh, which reportedly has a 83.2% rate of working age employment, the highest of any UK city.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to prevent the waste of personal protective equipment in future emerge…
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to prevent the waste of personal protective equipment in future emergency health situations, in light of the COVID-19 inquiry, which reported that approximately £10 billion was wasted on such equipment over the course of the pandemic.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what funding and other support it has provided, or plans to provide, to the University o…
To ask the Scottish Government what funding and other support it has provided, or plans to provide, to the University of Glasgow and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to support research into the development of treatment for mesothelioma.
Awaiting an answer.
Motions lodged
| 7 Jul 2026 | Kinghorn Youth Isla Burston Seeks to Break South Pole Record | 14 sig. |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Kirkcaldy War Memorial and Gardens Selected as 2026 Area Winner Award | 16 sig. |
| 1 Jul 2026 | The Aberdour Hotel Wins Best Independent Hotel Restaurant Award | 15 sig. |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Café Verde Wins Best Café in Fife Award | 14 sig. |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Celebrating Fife Local Hero Ruby McDonald BCyA | 11 sig. |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Celebrating the Heritage of Kirkcaldy Linoleum | 13 sig. |
Speeches
Recent things Julie MacDougall has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
24 Jun 2026 Reform UK Priorities (draft)
The amendment praises progressive taxation. Can the member point to a single major public service that is performing better today than it was before Scotland became the highest-taxed part of the UK?
24 Jun 2026 Reform UK Priorities (draft)
The amendment praises progressive taxation. Can the member point to a single major public service that is performing better today than it was before Scotland became the highest-taxed part of the UK?
24 Jun 2026 Reform UK Priorities (draft)
Will the member take an intervention?
24 Jun 2026 Reform UK Priorities (draft)
Will the member take an intervention?
24 Jun 2026 Reform UK Priorities (draft)
Forgive me, Presiding Officer—I do not have the rule number in front of me, but I believe that my point of order comes under the rule on decency and courtesy. Pointing fingers in the chamber is disrespectful. We talked about respectful pol…
24 Jun 2026 Reform UK Priorities (draft)
Forgive me, Presiding Officer—I do not have the rule number in front of me, but I believe that my point of order comes under the rule on decency and courtesy. Pointing fingers in the chamber is disrespectful. We talked about respectful pol…
24 Jun 2026 Reform UK Priorities (draft)
On a point of order, Presiding Officer.
24 Jun 2026 Reform UK Priorities (draft)
On a point of order, Presiding Officer.
24 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Last year, the UK Government announced plans to introduce AI growth zones, which would involve giving data centres a £24 per megawatt-hour discount in Scotland, starting from April 2027.Given the enormous opposition that local communities …
23 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
In Fife, the Kingdom Community Bank has been a breath of fresh air for many of my constituents. It provides access to physical branches and a personalised service, often manned by volunteers, at a time when big banks are shutting up shop a…
16 Jun 2026 Jo Cox’s Death (10th Anniversary) (draft)
I thank Jenny Young for bringing this important motion to the chamber. There have been important, heartfelt and moving contributions in the debate so far.Above all, I pay tribute and my respects to the late Jo Cox. I did not know her perso…
16 Jun 2026 Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)
I declare an interest as a trustee of the John MacDougall Mesothelioma Trust and the Glenrothes & Area Heritage Centre. I thank the minister for her comments.As a Fife councillor, I am all too aware of the work that people in the third sec…
11 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
I have recently met farmers across the region who are seriously concerned about the lack of available opportunities for the next generation of skilled rural workers. Courses covering horticulture, animal care and green-keeping were unique …
11 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding the future of the Elmwood campus of Scotland’s Rural College in Cupar. (S7O-00052)
10 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I firmly believe that Scotland cannot be left behind in the new digital age. However, that should not come at a direct cost to the environment or local communities without those communities seeing substantial benefits.Many parts of Fife ha…
10 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I firmly believe that Scotland cannot be left behind in the new digital age. However, that should not come at a direct cost to the environment or local communities without those communities seeing substantial benefits.Many parts of Fife ha…
9 Jun 2026 First Minister’s Question Time (draft)
I recently met the chief executive of Forth Valley College. It was incredibly harrowing to hear about how apprenticeship courses are being cut, with the survival of the Alloa campus being put into jeopardy yet again. Inadequate real-terms …
9 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
I apologise.
9 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
I recently met the chief executive of Forth Valley College. It was incredibly harrowing to hear about how apprenticeship courses are being cut—
2 Jun 2026 First Minister’s Question Time (draft)
The First Minister may be aware of a live planning application for a new data centre just outside of Auchtertool. On the back of last week’s energy debate, can the First Minister assure my constituents in Auchtertool that the Scottish Gove…
Seat & career
- Mid Scotland and Fife (region) Regional MSP 7 May 2026 – present
Contact & offices
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.