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Member of the Scottish Parliament

Senga Beresford

Reform UK · Member for South Scotland (region)

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

Votes cast66
Attendance2%
Voted For27
Voted Against34
Voted with party100%
Rebellions0
Abstained5

Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Senga Beresford 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.

Committees1 membership
Voting recordlatest 15 shown

The most recent divisions Senga Beresford 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 For
25 Jun 2026 Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population For
25 Jun 2026 Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population 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
23 Jun 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - UK Legislation For
17 Jun 2026 Suspension of Standing Orders For
17 Jun 2026 Affordable Bus Fares For
17 Jun 2026 Affordable Bus Fares Against
17 Jun 2026 Appointment of Law Officers Against

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Register of interests19 entries

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

Controlled transactions2
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Gifts2
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Heritable property7
  • I own a cottage, a holiday let, in Dumfries and Galloway with a market value of between £250,001 and £300,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. [Registered 6 July 2026] (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
  • I own a commercial property in Dumfries and Galloway with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
  • I own a commercial property in Dumfries and Galloway with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
  • I own a commercial property in Dumfries and Galloway with a market value of between £200,001 and £250,000. I receive no rental income from this property. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
  • I own a commercial property in Dumfries and Galloway with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
  • I own a commercial property in Dumfries and Galloway with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
  • I own a commercial property in Dumfries and Galloway with a market value of between £200,001 and £250,000. I receive no rental income from this property. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Interest in shares2
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Overseas visits2
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking2
  • Until 9 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a Partner of S & S Beresford (a vehicle repair workshop and MOT testing centre, trading as Akers Garage; of Unit 6 Downsway Industrial Estate, Locharbriggs, Dumfries, DG1 3RS). I spent 30 hours per week on this role and received remuneration of between £75,001 and £80,000 per annum. I received payments of £650 per week up until 25th June 2026 totalling £4,550. [Amended interest 6 July 2026] (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
  • I am a Partner of S & S Beresford (a vehicle repair workshop and MOT testing centre, trading as Akers Garage; of Unit 6 Downsway Industrial Estate, Locharbriggs, Dumfries, DG1 3RS). I spend 30 hours per week on this role and receive remuneration of between £75,001 and £80,000 per annum. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
Voluntary2
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 10 Jun 2026)

Source: Register of Interests on parliament.scot.

Questions4 tabled

Senga Beresford has tabled 4 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Government what it considers to be the top three learning priorities for primary school pupils. 17 Jun 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what it considers to be the top three learning priorities for primary school pupils.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-00602 by Maree Todd on 8 June 2026, what assessme… 4 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-00602 by Maree Todd on 8 June 2026, what assessment it has made of whether the current provision of maternity services for women in Wigtownshire is compatible with its obligations under articles 2 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and, in light of the minister stating that the independent chair of the national review of maternity services will be appointed “in due course”, whether it will confirm (a) by what date this review will commence its work and (b) how it reassures pregnant women in the region that their Convention rights are currently being protected.

Answer · Maree Todd · 17 Jun 2026

The Scottish Government takes its obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights, including Articles 2 and 8, extremely seriously.While we understand that challenges remain around timely access for women in Wigtownshire, we have not identified any evidence to suggest that the current provision of maternity services is incompatible with Convention rights.Maternity services continue to be provided for women in Wigtownshire, including local antenatal and postnatal care, scanning and the option of midwife-supported home birth for women who choose to birth locally.The Scottish Government expects all NHS Boards to provide maternity services that are delivered as close to home as practically possible, while ensuring the safety of mother and baby. Within the policies we set, it is for NHS Boards to determine how best a service should be delivered to meet the needs of their local population.In her statement to parliament on 11 June, the Cabinet Secretary made clear that the needs of women in Wigtownshire will be taken into consideration by the newly appointed independent chair of our national maternity services review. This work will commence after Summer and will be done at pace. We expect the review to be completed within 9 months.

To ask the Scottish Government whether people living in Stranraer and Wigton will be expected to travel 75 miles to acc… 27 May 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether people living in Stranraer and Wigton will be expected to travel 75 miles to access maternity care on a permanent basis, or whether action will be taken to reopen the Galloway Community Hospital Maternity Wing or to open a new alternative maternity clinic.

Answer · Maree Todd · 8 Jun 2026

The safety of our maternity services is apriority to this government and we recognise the importance of these issues to the people of Wigtonshire.We expect all NHS Boards to provide maternity services as close to home as practically possible, while ensuring the safety of mother and baby. It is vital that women giving birth know that they will be supported and safe.We have committed to a national review of maternity services, which will be led by an independent Chair, who will be appointed by Ministers in due course.The review will include consideration of the challenges facing pregnant women in remote and rural areas.

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that school pupils in Dumfries have been issued with personal safet… 20 May 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that school pupils in Dumfries have been issued with personal safety alarms due toconcerns about asylum seekers reportedly taking photographs of them outsideschools, what action it is taking to ensure the safety of pupils and to providereassurance to local residents.

Answer · Mairi McAllan · 8 Jun 2026

Police Scotland has stated that it investigated reports of suspicious behaviour and found no evidence of criminality. The safety and wellbeing of pupils in school and in the community is of the utmost importance. Responsibility for the safe operation of schools rest with local authorities, who work closely with Police Scotland to assess and respond to any risks, provide reassurance to pupils and communities, and ensure appropriate safeguarding measures are in place.

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Motions lodged4 lodged

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Speechesfrom the Official Report

Recent things Senga Beresford has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.

24 Jun 2026   Portfolio Question Time (draft)

I thank the cabinet secretary for her response, although I am surprised that she mentioned literacy, as I recently spoke to a former deputy headteacher who currently serves in a senior role on Dumfries and Galloway Council, who told me tha…

24 Jun 2026   Portfolio Question Time (draft)

To ask the Scottish Government what it considers to be the top three learning priorities for primary school pupils. (S7O-00120)

18 Jun 2026   European Union Referendum (10th Anniversary) (draft)

I start by commemorating the hard work of many, and in particular Nigel Farage, on pushing for the necessary referendum on the UK’s leaving the European Union 10 years ago. I take this opportunity to make known my long-held frustration wit…

11 Jun 2026   Maternity Services (draft)

I thank the cabinet secretary for her statement. I appreciate the attempts, which she outlined, to address the issues that maternity care in Scotland faces. While we wait for the outcome of the new national review of maternity services, wi…

26 May 2026   Independence Referendum (draft)

I give my biggest thanks to all the Reform voters in the south of Scotland who have given me the opportunity to stand here today. I am a mother of four and a small business owner from Dumfries. I am here in the chamber today not because I …

14 May 2026   Oaths and Affirmations (draft)

I, Senga Beresford, 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.

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