Brendan O'Hara
Scottish National Party · Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
FULL PROFILEBrendan O'Hara is the Scottish National Party MP for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber, first elected in 2015. He is 62 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Scottish independence and devolution · Middle East policy and Gaza · Tourism and hospitality industry · Human rights and civil liberties · Local constituency issues
Positions
Immigration — Liberal - opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
European Union — Pro-EU integration despite Brexit
strong
Scottish devolution — Supports maximum devolution and Scottish independence
strong
Gaza/Palestine — Critical of Israeli actions, supports Palestinian rights
strong
Human rights — Strong defender of Human Rights Act
moderate
Tourism industry — Supports labour mobility solutions for hospitality sector
moderate
Transparency — Supports openness in government
moderate
Welfare reform — Opposes cuts to disabled people's benefits
moderate
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and evidence-based, often drawing on local examples from Argyll and Bute to illustrate broader policy points. Uses his media background to communicate clearly and holds government accountable through detailed parliamentary questions. Combines principled opposition with practical concerns for his constituents' needs.
Background
Before entering parliament, O'Hara worked as a journalist and broadcaster, bringing media expertise and communication skills to his political career.