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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Joe Long

Scottish Labour

MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)

About Joe Long

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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Labour
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
07 May 2026 to present

Committees

Joe Long is a member of 1 committee

Health, Care and Sport Committee

Member

Cross-party groups

Joe Long is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Joe Long does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Joe Long has 1 party role

Shadow Minister for Community Care and Mental Wellbeing

Scottish Labour

Previous roles

Joe Long does not have any previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

Register of interests

Joe Long's register of interests

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Recent Activity

Official Report

What Joe Long has said in Parliament

These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.

Decision Time

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

Joe Long (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to vote. I would have voted no."

National Health Service

Chamber meeting date: 3 June 2026

Joe Long (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I congratulate you on your election.It is an honour to be giving my first speech in this chamber…

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Joe Long (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I, Joseph Jude Long, 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."

Votes

How Joe Long has voted in Parliament

This MSP has not made any contributions yet. Information will be added here when available.

Motions

Motions made by Joe Long in Parliament

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Questions

Questions Joe Long has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7O-00082

Asked by: Joe Long, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 10 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason over a third of CAMHS referrals have reportedly not been accepted in the last 12 months."

Question reference: S7W-00800

Asked by: Joe Long, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 4 June 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 18 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when unpaid carers will be able to access a right to breaks, as set out in the Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025."

Question reference: S7W-00801

Asked by: Joe Long, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 4 June 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 18 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve access to self-referral pathways to support good mental health and wellbeing."