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Member of the Scottish Parliament
Irshad Ahmed
Scottish Labour · Member for Edinburgh and Lothians East (region)
At a glance Irshad Ahmed is a Scottish Labour regional Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh and Lothians East (region).
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Irshad Ahmed did not vote in 3. 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.
Voting record
The most recent divisions Irshad Ahmed 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 | For |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Abstain |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 Rebelled | Against |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | Abstain |
| 24 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) 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 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - UK Legislation | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Affordable Bus Fares | Abstain |
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 11 Jun 2026)
Gifts1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Heritable property4
- I own a house in the Edinburgh and Lothians East area with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
- I own a commercial property in the Edinburgh and Lothians East area with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000 with gross rental income of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
- I own a commercial property in the Edinburgh and Lothians East area with a market value of between £300,001 and £400,000 with gross rental income of between £20,001 and £25,000 per annum. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
- I own a flat in the Edinburgh and Lothians East area with a market value of between £200,001 and £250,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Interest in shares1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Overseas visits1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking1
- I am a Sub Post Master at the Fisherrow Post Office (of 119/121 North High Street, Musselburgh EH21 6JE). I spend approximately 10 hours per week on this role. I receive remuneration of between £20,001 and £30,000 per annum. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Voluntary1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Speeches
Recent things Irshad Ahmed has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
18 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
Muslim communities have raised concerns with me about the lack of burial plots across the Lothians. The number of available plots is low, and there is an urgent need for more permanent provision in the area. Does the cabinet secretary have…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Thousands of houses will be built in Edinburgh and the Lothians over the next decade, which will add to the pressure on health services. Will the Scottish Government listen to doctors and patients and change planning law to require propert…
2 Jun 2026 Summer of Sport (draft)
In my first speech in this Parliament, I thank the voters of Edinburgh and Lothians East for their trust in me. The Scottish Labour Party has given me a political home. I thank and acknowledge the support of Anas Sarwar, Jackie Baillie and…
14 May 2026 Oaths and Affirmations (draft)
Bi-smi llahi r-rahmani r-rahim.I, Irshad Ahmed, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Seat & career
- Edinburgh and Lothians East (region) Regional MSP 7 May 2026 – present
Contact & offices
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.