Mark Simpson | |
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| Member of the Scottish Parliament for North East Scotland (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2026 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Reform Party Scotland (since 2022) |
Mark Simpson is a Scottish politician who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for North East Scotland since May 2026. He is a member of Reform UK Scotland.
Biography
Simpson previously stood as a candidate in London.[1] He stood in Eltham and Chislehurst in the 2024 United Kingdom general election, placing third.[2]
He was elected on the regional list for North East Scotland in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election he received 4,135 votes (15.6%) placing third as the constituency candidate in Dundee City East.[3][4]
In his maiden speech[5], Simpson thanked his supporters across Scotland and focused on promoting the oil & gas sector of the North East, moving away from Net-zero, reducing the tax burden on everyday Scottish people and tackling the nation-wide immigration issue.
References
- "EXCLUSIVE: Dundee Reform candidate stood for election in London seven times - and has moved to Aberdeen". The Courier. 1 April 2026. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- "Eltham and Chislehurst - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- "Dundee City East - Scottish Parliament constituency". BBC News. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- "North East Scotland". BBC News. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- "The Scottish Parliament". www.parliament.scot. Retrieved 11 June 2026.