Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Perth and North Perthshire.
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Pete Wishart
Scottish National PartyPete Wishart is the Scottish National Party MP for Perth and Kinross-shire, and has been an MP continually since 7 June 2001. He currently undertakes the roles of SNP Deputy Westminster Leader, Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Home Affairs), and Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Constitution).
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Sign up freeCoverage of Perth and Kinross-shire has been predominantly positive for Pete across 29 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“Wait for Crieff-based Ukrainian family over after newborn allowed to stay - Daily Record” — Daily Record
“UK passport prices set to rise as family of four 'would pay £391'” — Liverpool Echo
Critical coverage
“Nats up in arms after Pete Wishart snubs Independence rally for London protest” — Express.co.uk
“Pete Wishart under pressure as SNP veteran MP's opponent looks for huge Union boost - Scottish Daily Express” — Scottish Daily Express
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by SNP in its first election in 2024 by 8.2%.
Brits going on holiday hit with new £115 charge from April
EXPRESS · 30 Mar 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£36,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,865
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
1
0 primary, 0 secondary, 1 other
Total Income Tax▼
£337m
from 59,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,760
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,730
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
24 councillors across 7 wards · Last elections: May 2022
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Earn | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Illingworth | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Frank Smith | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Michelle Frampton | May 2022 | |
| Carse Of Gowrie | Labour Party | Alasdair Bailey | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Angus Forbes | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Ken Harvey | May 2022 | |
| Kinross Shire | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Dave Cuthbert | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Neil Freshwater | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Richard Watters | May 2022 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Willie Robertson | May 2022 | |
| Perth City Centre | Scottish National Party (SNP) | Andrew Parrott | May 2022 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Chris Ahern | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Eric Drysdale | May 2022 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Peter Barrett | May 2022 | |
| Perth City North | Labour Party | Brian Leishman | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Ian Massie | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | John Rebbeck | May 2022 | |
| Perth City South | Conservative and Unionist Party | Andy Chan | May 2022 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Iain Macpherson | May 2022 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Liz Barrett | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Sheila McCole | May 2022 | |
| Strathearn | Conservative and Unionist Party | Noah Khogali | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Rhona Brock | May 2022 | |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Stewart Donaldson | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | SNP | 18,928 | 37.8% |
Won 2017 GE | Con | 14,801 | 29.6% |
| Lab | 9,018 | 18.0% | |
| LD | 3,681 | 7.3% | |
| Ref | 2,970 | 5.9% | |
| Ind | 679 | 1.4% |
Pete Wishart appeared in 2 national articles across 2 topics (12 Apr 2026 – 13 Apr 2026)
Mixed (+0.25)Ranked #64 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Wishart demonstrates strategic thinking by reframing Streeting's opposition as clarifying the need for future negotiations, positioning the SNP as pragmatic despite criticism of Labour's stance.
Wishart is presented positively as an example of grassroots campaigning success, though his narrow margin suggests vulnerability.
7 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
The UK Passport Office is raising passport application fees from April 8, with postal fees rising from £107 to £115.50 for adults. Pete Wishart, SNP MP for Perth and Kinross-shire, has criticised the move as an inflation-busting hike that will burden families already struggling with the cost of living.
Luke Graham, former Conservative MP for Ochil and Perthshire South and 2024 candidate in Perth and Kinross-shire, argues that Reform UK, SNP, and Plaid Cymru offer protest politics rather than practical solutions, criticising their recycled grievances and broken promises. He calls on the Conservative Party to differentiate itself through honest, achievable policies and accountable communication.
SNP MP Pete Wishart faced criticism from independence supporters for attending a UK Together anti-far-right rally in London on June 28 instead of a pro-independence march in Edinburgh on the same day. The article highlights tension between Wishart's attendance at a larger London protest and SNP members' expectations that he prioritize Scottish independence events.
The UK government proposes raising passport fees by approximately 8% from April 8, with online adult passports rising from £94.50 to £102. Pete Wishart and the SNP are opposing the increase, arguing it unfairly burdens families already struggling with cost-of-living pressures.
The UK government plans to increase passport fees by 8% from April, with a family of four potentially paying £391. Pete Wishart, SNP MP for Perth and Kinross-shire, has strongly opposed the hike, arguing it represents another burden on struggling families amid a cost-of-living crisis.
The SNP, including Pete Wishart (MP for Perth and Kinross-shire), is opposing the UK Government's planned 8% increase in passport fees set to take effect on April 8, arguing it will burden families already struggling with cost-of-living pressures. The party highlights that passport costs have risen 542% since 1997 while wages have only increased 144%, and warns a family of four could pay up to £391 for passports.
A Ukrainian family based in Crieff has successfully secured visa approval for their newborn son Theo after intervention by MP Pete Wishart. The article highlights both a positive resolution for this family and broader concerns about visa uncertainty affecting the local Ukrainian community's ability to plan long-term futures in Scotland.
Pete Wishart, the SNP MP for Perth and Kinross-shire, is seeking legal advice after Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot labeled him a 'rape enabler' during an online exchange. The defamatory statement, which was viewed over 34,000 times and led to abusive messages directed at Wishart, arose from a conversation about Musk's unsubstantiated claims regarding migration and child safety in UK villages.
Pete Wishart, MP for Perth and Kinross-shire, was called a 'rape enabler' by Elon Musk's Grok AI tool after questioning Musk's false claims about grooming gangs. Grok initially apologized and retracted the defamatory statement after Wishart publicly criticized it as shocking and beyond normal political discourse.
An 81-year-old pilot died in a light aircraft crash near the Scottish Gliding Centre at Scotlandwell in Perth and Kinross on October 27. Emergency services responded swiftly, and local MP Pete Wishart expressed sympathy and praised the emergency response.
Perth and Kinross-shire MP Pete Wishart has condemned false rumours that Kilgraston School near Bridge of Earn will be converted into asylum accommodation for over 300 people. The MP emphasizes that claims circulating online and in a petition are fabricated, part of a pattern of misinformation about asylum housing in the area, and clarifies that asylum decisions are made by the UK Government, not local councils.
The principal of UHI Perth has resigned following financial difficulties at the college and pressure from the GMB union and local MP Pete Wishart. The resignation addresses ongoing management and financial challenges affecting 7,000 students and 500 staff at this key educational institution in Perth and Kinross-shire.
Perth and Kinross has been named the top UK local authority for business growth potential, with 12% of businesses expected to achieve 20% growth over the next year compared to a 10% national average. The article highlights the area's diverse business sectors, particularly food and drink, and its emerging role in the energy-transition sector.
Pete Wishart, SNP MP for Perth and Kinross-shire, has written to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper urging her to prioritize a visa application for Nadia Ayoub McCulloch, a Lebanese national separated from her two British-citizen children who fled Lebanon during the escalating conflict with Israel. The Home Office has refused to escalate the case, citing insufficient evidence, despite Wishart's argument that delays place Mrs McCulloch in peril.
Royal Mail made a significant delivery error during the general election campaign, misdelivering leaflets from multiple candidates including Independent Sally Hughes and SNP candidate Pete Wishart to the wrong constituency (Angus and Perthshire Glens instead of Perth and Kinross-shire). The blunder has disadvantaged candidates, particularly Hughes who relies heavily on name recognition, and raises concerns about electoral fairness and Royal Mail's service reliability.
Former PM Theresa May campaigned in Perth and Kinross-shire on Saturday, urging Scottish voters to support the Conservative candidate Luke Graham over Reform UK, arguing the Conservatives are the only viable anti-SNP option. The article highlights this is a two-horse race between Graham and incumbent SNP MP Pete Wishart, with polls suggesting Wishart will win despite May's confidence in Graham's ability to replicate his 2017 election victory.
Six candidates standing in the newly created Perth and Kinross-shire constituency outline their policy positions ahead of the July 4 election. Pete Wishart (SNP incumbent) highlights his 23-year track record of constituency service and delivery, while other candidates address local concerns including healthcare access, cost of living, and infrastructure.
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross launched the party's General Election campaign in Perth, attacking the SNP and specifically targeting Pete Wishart's seat in the newly renamed Perth and Kinross-shire constituency. The article details Ross's pitch to unseat SNP MPs while Wishart responds by defending SNP's record and calling for votes to remove the Tory government.
Conservative candidate Luke Graham is challenging SNP MP Pete Wishart in the newly-created Perth and Kinross-shire seat, accusing Wishart of failing to secure Levelling Up funding for the constituency. Graham, a former local MP (2017-2019), has gained endorsement from Michael Gove and claims he can deliver better investment and representation than the SNP.
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