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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Senga Beresford

Reform UK

MSP for South Scotland (Region)

About Senga Beresford

Contact details

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Reform UK
MSP for South Scotland (Region)
07 May 2026 to present

Committees

Senga Beresford is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Senga Beresford is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Senga Beresford does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Senga Beresford has 1 party role

Shadow Minister for Constitution

Reform UK

Previous roles

Senga Beresford had the following role in Parliament

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

11 June 2026 to 23 June 2026

Member

Register of interests

Senga Beresford's register of interests

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Recent Activity

Official Report

What Senga Beresford has said in Parliament

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.

Independence Referendum

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…

Oaths and Affirmations

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."

Votes

How Senga Beresford has voted in Parliament

Find out how Senga Beresford has voted recently.

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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

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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

Motions

Motions made by Senga Beresford in Parliament

Find out what motions Senga Beresford has submitted recently.

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Motion reference: S7M-00402

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Motion reference: S7M-00389

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Motion reference: S7M-00390

Questions

Questions Senga Beresford has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7W-02048

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…

Question reference: S7W-02047

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…

Question reference: S7O-00120

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."

Question reference: S7W-00836

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…

Question reference: S7W-00602

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."

Question reference: S7W-00210

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."