Katherine Sangster is a Scottish politician who was elected to the Scottish Parliament in the 2026 election.[1] She represents Edinburgh and Lothians East as a member of Scottish Labour.
Katherine Sangster | |
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.png) Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh and Lothians East (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2026 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Scottish Labour |
Biography
editShe stood for the Musselburgh ward in the 2017 East Lothian Council election.[2] She stood for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election
In the 2026 Scottish Parliament election Sangster was elected as a candidate on the regional list for Edinburgh and Lothians East.[3][4] She stood as the constituency candidate in Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, placing second.[5]
References
edit- ↑ McLaren, Paul; Lyst, Catherine (8 May 2026). "Scottish election results 2026 live: SNP leader John Swinney says it's clear his party will be the largest". BBC News. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "Council election 2017: Candidate profiles for Musselburgh ward". East Lothian Courier. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Edinburgh and Lothians East". BBC News. 8 May 2026. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "Edinburgh and Lothians East MSPs announced in Scottish elections – see full list". The National. 8 May 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Labour select candidate for new Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent seat". East Lothian Courier. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
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