Richard Thomson

Richard Thomson is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Scottish National Party MP for Gordon, and left the Commons on 30 May 2024.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Richard Thomson, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Gordon [2005 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
12 December 2019 - 30 May 2024
Commons

Party affiliation

Scottish National Party
12 December 2019 - 30 May 2024

Elections contested

Gordon and Buchan
4 July 2024
Commons
Gordon
6 May 2010
Commons
Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale
7 June 2001
Commons

House membership

Commons
Richard Thomson
12 December 2019 - 30 May 2024

Opposition posts

Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Business)
Opposition Department
1 March 2023 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Trade)
Opposition Department
12 December 2022 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Shadow SNP Deputy Spokesperson (Treasury - Financial Secretary)
Opposition Department
1 February 2021 - 12 December 2022
Commons
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Northern Ireland)
Opposition Department
1 February 2021 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Wales)
Opposition Department
1 February 2021 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Business and Industry)
Opposition Department
7 January 2020 - 1 February 2021
Commons

Committee memberships

Standing Orders Committee (Commons)
21 April 2021 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Committee of Selection
25 May 2021 - 16 January 2023
Commons
European Statutory Instruments Committee
25 May 2021 - 16 January 2023
Commons
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
25 May 2021 - 16 January 2023
Commons
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
25 May 2021 - 16 January 2023
Commons
National Insurance Contributions Bill
16 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Commons
Finance (No.2) Bill
8 December 2021 - 11 January 2022
Commons
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
7 June 2023 - 11 July 2023
Commons
Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]
7 February 2024 - 20 February 2024
Commons