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Portrait of David Kirkwood

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Member of the Scottish Parliament

David Kirkwood

Reform UK · Member for South Scotland (region)

At a glance David Kirkwood is a Reform UK regional Member of the Scottish Parliament for South Scotland (region).

Votes cast69
Attendance2%
Voted For29
Voted Against34
Voted with party98.4%
Rebellions1
Abstained6

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.

Committees1 membership
Voting recordlatest 15 shown

The most recent divisions David Kirkwood voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.

25 Jun 2026 Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population For
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 For
24 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation For
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 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
23 Jun 2026 Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change Against
17 Jun 2026 Affordable Bus Fares Against

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Register of interests7 entries

From the Scottish Parliament's Register of Interests. Shown as registered; nothing is added or interpreted.

Controlled transactions1
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Gifts1
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Heritable property1
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Interest in shares1
  • I own 50% of the ordinary shares of Cairndale Ltd, a graphic design company. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Overseas visits1
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking1
  • I am a director of Cairndale Ltd, of Moffat, a label and ribbon printing company. I spend approximately 4 hours per month on this role undertaking occasional graphic design work. I receive between £1,001 and £2,000 per annum in dividends. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Voluntary1
  • I am the sole Director of Reform South, a non-profit organisation. I receive no remuneration for this role. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)

Source: Register of Interests on parliament.scot.

Questions1 tabled

David Kirkwood has tabled 1 question in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Government, following the First Minister’s commitment on 26 May regarding the opening of new … 17 Jun 2026 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government, following the First Minister’s commitment on 26 May regarding the opening of new railway stations, when it will publish details of the potential locations and their development timetables.

Awaiting an answer.

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Speechesfrom the Official Report

Recent things David Kirkwood has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.

25 Jun 2026   General Question Time (draft)

Given the 2028 opening of the River Tweed trail—the long-distance path that will start in Moffat, the jewel of the south, and run 113 miles to Berwick-upon-Tweed—and the probable extension of the Clydesdale way into Moffat a few years late…

25 Jun 2026   General Question Time (draft)

To ask the Scottish Government, following the First Minister’s commitment on 26 May regarding the opening of new railway stations, when it will publish details of the potential locations and their development timetables. (S7O-00132)

17 Jun 2026   Bus Fares (draft)

Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I hope that you and the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport will accept my congratulations on your appointments.As this is my first speech here, I have some people to thank. First, I th…

17 Jun 2026   Bus Fares (draft)

Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I hope that you and the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport will accept my congratulations on your appointments.As this is my first speech here, I have some people to thank. First, I th…

2 Jun 2026   Phone-free Classrooms (draft)

Deputy Presiding Officer, congratulations on your election, and congratulations to the cabinet secretary on hers.Does the cabinet secretary agree that given that many teachers are already implementing their own de facto bans on smartphone …

26 May 2026   Independence Referendum (draft)

On a point of order, Deputy Presiding Officer. Mr Hoy continues to spout the same rubbish that he did all through the campaign and continues to misrepresent—

14 May 2026   Oaths and Affirmations (draft)

I, David Kirkwood, 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 & career1 seat held

Source: this MSP's profile on parliament.scot.

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Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.