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Owen Thompson is a former MP for Midlothian.

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Profile

Former Scottish National Party MP for Midlothian

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 30 May 2024 — Dissolved for election

• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• @OwenThompson
• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• SNP Chief Whip ( 4 Sep 2023 to 30 May 2024)
• SNP Chief Whip ( 9 Mar 2021 to 7 Dec 2022)
• SNP Whip ( 7 Jan 2020 to 9 Mar 2021)
• SNP Whip (20 May 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• David Hamilton
• Eric Clarke
• Alexander Eadie
• James Hill
• David Pryde

Future MPs in this constituency

• Danielle Rowley
• Kirsty McNeill

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

SNP MPs only attend sittings where the legislation pertains to Scotland.

• Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Ratification of Convention) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Psychoactive Substances Bill Committee (3 out of 3)