Katherine Sangster
Scottish politician
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Katherine Sangster is a Scottish politician who was elected to the Scottish Parliament in the 2026 election.[1] She represents Edinburgh and Lothians East as a member of Scottish Labour.
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Katherine Sangster | |
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Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh and Lothians East (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2026 | |
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| Party | Scottish Labour |
Biography
She stood for the Musselburgh ward in the 2017 East Lothian Council election.[2] She stood for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election
In the 2026 Scottish Parliament election Sangster was elected as a candidate on the regional list for Edinburgh and Lothians East.[3][4] She stood as the constituency candidate in Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent, placing second.[5]
