Max Bannerman
Scottish politician
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Max Mackenzie Bannerman (born February 1997) is a Scottish politician, who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for Highlands and Islands since May 2026. He is a member of Reform Party Scotland.[1]
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Max Bannerman | |
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Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Highlands and Islands (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2026 | |
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| Born | February 1997 (age 29) |
| Party | Reform UK |
Other political affiliations | Conservative |
Early life and work
Bannerman studied at the University of Edinburgh, where he was a member of the executive committee of the Edinburgh University Conservative and Unionist Association.[2]
He was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in 2018.[3]
After university, Bannerman worked in the office of former Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands Jamie Halcro Johnston.[4]
As of 2026, Bannerman was listed in the Register of Interests of Lords Members' Staff as a member of staff to Malcolm Offord[5]. He is a director of Balintraid Strategy Limited.[6]
Political career
Bannerman was previously a member of the Scottish Conservatives and was its candidate in the 2021 Inverness West by-election, placing third. He was also the Conservative candidate for East Sutherland and Edderton in the 2022 Highland Council election, placing fourth.[7]
Bannerman was elected as one of seven regional members for Highlands and Islands at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.[8]