Angus Robertson

Scottish National Party MSP for Edinburgh Central

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Scottish National Party MSP for Edinburgh Central, Former Scottish National Party MP for Moray

Entered the House of Commons on 7 June 2001 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 8 May 2021 — Election

Also represented Moray

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Topics of interest

Angus Robertson campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

  • Defence
  • Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
  • International Development
  • Environment Food and Rural Affairs
  • Trade and Industry
  • EU Committees
  • Military Aircraft
  • Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft
  • Devolution
  • Nuclear Submarines

Other offices held in the past

  • Deputy Leader, Scottish National Party (13 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
  • Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament ( 9 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017)
  • Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament ( 9 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017)
  • Shadow SNP Westminster Group Leader (23 May 2007 to 3 May 2017)
  • Member, European Scrutiny Committee (12 Nov 2001 to 6 May 2010)
  • Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Defence) (10 May 2001 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (10 May 2001 to 30 Mar 2015)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

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

Recent appearances

  • Scottish Parliament: Creative Scotland (Multiyear Funding) 30 Jan 2025

    Thank you for the opportunity to address Parliament regarding Creative Scotland’s multiyear funding programme and today’s announcement of the successful applicants. We spoke here on 14 January about the importance of the culture sector and why it is such a vital asset to Scotland, our society and our economy. I am always heartened by the strong consensus here about the...
  • Scottish Parliament: Creative Scotland (Multiyear Funding) 30 Jan 2025

    First, I take the opportunity to welcome Murdo Fraser’s welcome. It took a while, but he got there, so I congratulate him. I genuinely do not want to be churlish, because I hope that colleagues across the chamber understand that what has been announced by Creative Scotland, funded through the Scottish Government, is absolutely transformational for the arts. I know that because the feedback...
  • Scottish Parliament: Creative Scotland (Multiyear Funding) 30 Jan 2025

    First, I take the opportunity to welcome Neil Bibby’s welcome, which came straight out of the trap, and I thank him for that. We all have a stake in the issue. When we make speeches committing to the culture sector, it contributes to a more general understanding of how important culture and the arts are. The Opposition and the Government play a role in that, so I commend him for his support...

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