Scottish Labour
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
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17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
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04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
02 September 2019 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
18 November 2017 - 14 January 2021
Scottish Labour
28 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
Substitute Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 23 November 2017
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MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Chamber meeting date: 5 June 2025
Richard Leonard (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I remind members of my voluntary register of interests. Scottish Water workers are on strike this week. On Tuesday night, Scottish Water’s chief executive turned up at pay talks with the trade unions for less than two minutes…
Chamber meeting date: 4 June 2025
2. Richard Leonard (Central Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had regarding its support for humanitarian assistance, in light of reports of the increasing number of deaths in Gaza. (S6O-04737)"
Public Audit Committee meeting date: 4 June 2025
The Convener (Richard Leonard): "Good morning, and welcome to the 18th meeting in 2025 of the Public Audit Committee. We have apologies from the deputy convener, Jamie Greene. Under agenda item 1, does the committee agree to take agenda items 3, 4 and 5 in private…
Public Audit Committee meeting date: 4 June 2025
The Convener: "Agenda item 2 is consideration of “The 2022/23 audit of Forth Valley College”, which is a section 22 report. I am pleased to welcome our four witnesses, who join us in the room…
Chamber meeting date: 29 May 2025
5. Richard Leonard (Central Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government how its policies to support Scottish culture and heritage ensure that the contribution of prominent figures, such as trade unionist, Michael McGahey, can be honoured. (S6O-04724)"
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Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 12, 2025
Result 24 for, 84 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 12, 2025
Result 19 for, 62 against, 27 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead, Paul McLennan, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 12, 2025
Result 67 for, 42 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Result 85 for, 32 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, June 9, 2025
Supported by: Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Result 91 for, 1 against, 21 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Richard Leonard has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Leonard, Richard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 11 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to the consultation by Alexander Dennis on the future of its facilities in Falkirk and Larbert."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 June 2025
Asked by: Leonard, Richard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 9 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has paid to GB Railfreight to undertake shunting duties at Carstairs for Caledonian Sleeper in each of the last two financial years."
Answer expected on 23 June 2025
Asked by: Leonard, Richard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 28 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had regarding its support for humanitarian assistance, in light of reports of the increasing number of deaths in Gaza."
Taken in the Chamber on 4 June 2025
Asked by: Leonard, Richard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 21 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how its policies to support Scottish culture and heritage ensure that the contribution of prominent figures, such as trade unionist, Michael McGahey, can be honoured."
Taken in the Chamber on 29 May 2025
Asked by: Leonard, Richard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 13 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when the current time charter of the MV Alfred for CalMac Ferries expires."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 20 May 2025
Asked by: Leonard, Richard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 8 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent by Scotland’s Railway in the first year of the Control Period 7 funding period."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 19 May 2025
Asked by: Leonard, Richard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 13 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost to date is of time chartering the MV Alfred from Pentland Ferries for deployment on the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 19 May 2025
Asked by: Leonard, Richard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 13 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how many timetabled services under the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract have been provided by the MV Alfred since 1 May 2023."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 19 May 2025
Asked by: Leonard, Richard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 8 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether Scotland’s Railway has experienced any delays in awarding contracts to suppliers in the last two years; if so, what the reasons were for any such delays, and whether any scheduled rail projects were delayed as a result."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 15 May 2025
Asked by: Leonard, Richard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 14 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the economic impact of the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
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