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Pete Wishart MP for Perth and North Perthshire Constituency

Current MP Details

Pete Wishart MP photograph
Scottish National Party

Pete Wishart is the Scottish National Party MP for Perth and North Perthshire, and has been an MP continually since 7 June 2001.

Elected May 2005
Elected 5 times

MP Contact Details

Parliamentary
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
020 7219 8303
[email protected]
Constituency
17-19 Leslie St
Blairgowrie
PH2 6AH
01250 876576
Website
http://www.petewishartmp.scot/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/PeteWishart

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
SNP Hold
Electorate
72,600
Turnout
54,076 (74%)
Majority
7,550
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
SNP Hold
Electorate
71,762
Turnout
51,525 (72%)
Majority
21
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
SNP Hold
Electorate
72,459
Turnout
54,200 (75%)
Majority
9,641
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
SNP Hold
Electorate
72,141
Turnout
48,268 (67%)
Majority
4,379
Details

Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
8 Sep 2022 to 12 Dec 2022
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
1 Feb 2021 to 8 Sep 2022
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Leader of the House of Commons
20 May 2020 to Now
Committee
Liaison Committee (Commons)
27 Jan 2020 to Now
Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
7 Jan 2020 to 1 Feb 2021
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
15 May 2019 to 8 Sep 2022
Committee
Members Estimate Committee
15 May 2019 to 8 Sep 2022
Committee
House of Commons Commission
13 Feb 2019 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
Liaison Committee Sub-committee on the effectiveness and influence of the select committee system
6 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
Liaison Committee (Commons)
12 Jul 2017 to 6 Nov 2019
Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
20 Jun 2017 to 1 Feb 2021
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Constitution)
20 Jun 2017 to 7 Jan 2020
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Leader of the House of Commons
10 Nov 2015 to 3 May 2017
Committee
Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
10 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017
Committee
Liaison Committee (Commons)
18 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017
Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
15 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017
Committee
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
20 May 2015 to 20 Jun 2017
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Westminster Group Leader (Leader of the House of Commons)
18 Nov 2010 to 9 Nov 2012
Committee
Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art
15 Jun 2010 to 20 May 2015
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Culture and Sport)
15 Jun 2010 to 20 May 2015
Opposition Post
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Constitution)
24 Nov 2008 to 6 May 2010
Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
10 Oct 2007 to 6 May 2010
Opposition Post
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
10 Oct 2007 to 6 May 2010
Opposition Post
Shadow Spokesperson (Justice)
12 Jul 2005 to 24 Nov 2008
Committee
Administration Committee
10 May 2005 to 10 Oct 2007
Opposition Post
Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
10 May 2005 to 6 May 2010
Opposition Post
Shadow Spokesperson (International Development)
5 May 2005 to Now
Representative
Perth and North Perthshire
7 Jun 2001 to Now
Affiliation
Scottish National Party
7 Jun 2001 to 5 May 2005
Representative
North Tayside
7 Jun 2001 to Now
House
Commons
1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2007
Opposition Post
Opposition Whip (Commons)
10 May 2001 to 5 May 2005
Opposition Post
Shadow Spokesperson (Transport)
10 May 2001 to 5 May 2005
Opposition Post
Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
10 May 2001 to 6 May 2010
Opposition Post
Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport)
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Debates
1,070
Early Day Motions
2,330
Written Questions
96
Votes
1,117
Date
Debate
Contributions
23 Apr 2024
Infected Blood Inquiry
1
Details
18 Apr 2024
Physical Activity: Lower-income Families
2
Details
18 Apr 2024
Topical Questions
1
Details
18 Apr 2024
Music Industry: Ticket Prices
1
Details
29 Feb 2024
Security of Elected Representatives
1
Details
21 Feb 2024
Ceasefire in Gaza
3
Details
21 Feb 2024
Engagements
1
Details
6 Feb 2024
Homes for Ukraine Scheme: Potential Extension
5
Details
24 Jan 2024
Co-operation with Northern Ireland Businesses
1
Details
16 Jan 2024
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
1
Details

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
7 Jun 2001
to Now
Pete Wishart
Scottish National Party
Current Member
Pete Wishart is the Scottish National Party MP for Perth and North Perthshire, and has been an MP continually since 7 June 2001.

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