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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Katherine Sangster

Scottish Labour

MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)

About Katherine Sangster

Contact details

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Labour
MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
07 May 2026 to present

Committees

Katherine Sangster is a member of 1 committee

Education and Gaelic Committee

Member

Cross-party groups

Katherine Sangster is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Katherine Sangster does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Katherine Sangster has 1 party role

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic

Scottish Labour

Previous roles

Katherine Sangster does not have any previous roles

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

Register of interests

Katherine Sangster's register of interests

MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Katherine Sangster 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.

Sheriffhall Roundabout

Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026

Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to address wildfire risks and to ensure appropriate—"

Wildfire Risks

Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026

Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to address wildfire risks and to ensure appropriate resource is given to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, in light of last week’s fire on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. (S7O-00009)"

Phone-free Classrooms

Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026

Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "I thank the cabinet secretary for the advance notice of her statement.We welcome the Scottish Government’s commitment to making progress on mobile phone-free classrooms…

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "I, Katherine Blackstock Sangster, 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 Katherine Sangster has voted in Parliament

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

Motions

Motions made by Katherine Sangster in Parliament

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Questions

Questions Katherine Sangster has asked

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

Question reference: S7O-00065

Asked by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 10 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress it has made towards reducing the number of teachers on short-term or temporary contracts."

Question reference: S7O-00056

Asked by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 3 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its policy providing 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare, what action it is taking to address any parental concerns about flexibility and choice."

Question reference: S7O-00009

Asked by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 27 May 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to address wildfire risks and to ensure appropriate resource is given to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, in light of last week’s fire on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh."