MSP for South Scotland (Region)
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Reform UK
MSP for South Scotland (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Reform UK
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
11 June 2026 to 23 June 2026
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These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
Senga Beresford (South Scotland) (Reform): "I give my biggest thanks to all the Reform voters in the south of Scotland who have given me the opportunity to stand here today. I am a mother of four and a small business owner from Dumfries…
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
Senga Beresford (South Scotland) (Reform): "I, Senga Beresford, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."
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Motion reference: S7M-00096
Submitted by: Alison Thewliss, Glasgow Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Steven Bonnar, Miles Briggs, Holly Bruce, Ariane Burgess, Michelle Campbell, Bob Doris, Murdo Fraser, David Kirkwood, Kirsten Oswald, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance
Result 3 for, 2 against, 1 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S7M-00075
Submitted by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Result 1 for, 1 against, 1 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
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Motion reference: S7M-00350
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 21 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what (a) assessment it has made of the impact of recent changes to the Motability Scheme on disabled people living in rural and island communities, including those in the Scottish Borders, and (b) discussions it has had with Motability Operations regarding implications for people using the scheme in Scotland of the…
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 21 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government to provide an update on its current position regarding the potential construction of a bypass for Girvan on the A77, including (a) whether a bypass is currently being considered, (b) whether any feasibility or appraisal work has been undertaken or is planned, (c) what assessment it has made of the potential benefits…
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what it considers to be the top three learning priorities for primary school pupils."
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 9 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-00602 by Maree Todd on 8 June 2026, what assessment it has made of whether the current provision of maternity services for women in Wigtownshire is compatible with its obligations under articles 2 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and, in light of the minister…
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether people living in Stranraer and Wigton will be expected to travel 75 miles to access maternity care on a permanent basis, or whether action will be taken to reopen the Galloway Community Hospital Maternity Wing or to open a new alternative maternity clinic."
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that school pupils in Dumfries have been issued with personal safety alarms due to concerns about asylum seekers reportedly taking photographs of them outside schools, what action it is taking to ensure the safety of pupils and to provide reassurance to local residents."
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