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Scottish Parliament Election • 7 May 2026

Kenneth Gibson Scottish National Party (SNP)

Regional list candidate · West Scotland region · list position 5

One of Scotland's longest-serving MSPs, in parliament since 1999. Convener of the Finance and Public Administration Committee. Won Cunninghame North in 2007 by just 48 votes.

Policy Positions

Scotland's Future
Support independence. An SNP majority at this election is framed as a mandate for a referendum. Independence cited as essential to Scotland's future prosperity.
NHS & Health
Significant NHS investment. Expand GP walk-in clinics, shorten waiting times, deliver more operations and community diagnostics. NHS described as Scotland's most precious public service.
Housing
Build 110,000 affordable homes by 2032 (70% social rent), create a new housing agency, retain the rent control framework, and provide deposit support of up to £10,000 for first-time buyers.
Climate & Transport
Continue the transition to net zero by 2045 with a focus on Scotland's renewable energy wealth. Interim 2030 climate targets were dropped in 2024; emphasis is on energy costs and a just transition.
Tax & Public Spending
Keep Scotland's progressive income tax, the fairest and most progressive in the UK. Introduce a mansion tax on properties valued above £1m from 2028.
Economy & Jobs
Grow the economy while protecting public services. Unlock £20 billion of pension fund investment, back a just transition, and use Scotland's renewable energy wealth to cut costs for households and businesses.
Education & Childcare
A transformational national expansion of childcare from 9 months to the end of primary school, 52 weeks a year. Protect free university tuition and free school lunches.
Social Issues
Voted against the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill at Stage 3 in December 2022, one of nine SNP MSPs to break with party leadership on that vote. More cautious than the SNP mainstream on self-identification; otherwise broadly aligned with party equality commitments including LGBTQI+ inclusive education.

Track Record

MSP since 1999; one of Scotland's longest-serving parliamentarians
Convener of the Finance and Public Administration Committee (2021-2026)
Won Cunninghame North in 2007 by just 48 votes; built to a 6,117 majority by 2011

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