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Kirkwood, David

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Kirkwood, David
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Kirkwood, David

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Politically, you're most like MacDougall, Julie Reform — similarity 80.5/100.

Divisions voted in
69
last on 25 Jun 2026
Party alignment
97.1%
2.9% rebellion
Attendance
100.0%
0 "Not Voted" of 69 divisions present
Motions lodged
0
1 questions · 0 unanswered
Hansard contributions
12
11 chamber · 1 committee
Allowances claimed
£0
0 transactions
Recent motions & questions
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Career arc

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  1. Joined Public Audit Committee as Member
    11 Jun 2026
  2. Started representing South Scotland
    07 May 2026
  3. +
    Joined Reform UK
    07 May 2026
Recent contributions to the Official Report
  • General Question Time Chamber
    25 Jun 2026
    Given the 2028 opening of the River Tweed trail—the long-distance path that will start in Moffat, the jewel of the south, and run 113 miles to Berwick-upon-Twe…
  • General Question Time Chamber
    25 Jun 2026
    To ask the Scottish Government, following the First Minister’s commitment on 26 May regarding the opening of new railway stations, when it will publish details…
  • Interests Committee
    25 Jun 2026
    I have no relevant interests to declare.
  • Bus Fares Chamber
    17 Jun 2026
    Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I hope that you and the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport will accept my congratulations on your appoin…
  • Phone-free Classrooms Chamber
    02 Jun 2026
    Deputy Presiding Officer, congratulations on your election, and congratulations to the cabinet secretary on hers.Does the cabinet secretary agree that given th…
Committee & government roles

Committee

Registered interests
  • Controlled transactions · 09 Jun 2026
    No registrable interests.
  • Gifts · 09 Jun 2026
    No registrable interests.
  • Heritable property · 09 Jun 2026
    No registrable interests.
  • Interest in shares · 09 Jun 2026
    I own 50% of the ordinary shares of Cairndale Ltd, a graphic design company.
  • Overseas visits · 09 Jun 2026
    No registrable interests.
  • Remuneration and related undertaking · 09 Jun 2026
    I am a director of Cairndale Ltd, of Moffat, a label and ribbon printing company. I spend approximately 4 hours per month on this role undertaking occasional graphic design work. I receive between £1…
  • Voluntary · 09 Jun 2026
    I am the sole Director of Reform South, a non-profit organisation. I receive no remuneration for this role.
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