Pete Wishart

Pete Wishart

MP for Perth and Kinross-shire

Active: 2001–present

Biography

Pete 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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Parliamentary terms

MP — since 7 June 2001

Election history

2024 General Election18,928 votes (37.8%)

2019 General Election27,362 votes (50.6%)

2017 General Election21,804 votes (42.3%)

2015 General Election27,379 votes (50.5%)

2010 General Election19,118 votes (39.6%)

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