Chris Law
Scottish National Party · Dundee Central
FULL PROFILEChris Law is the Scottish National Party MP for Dundee Central, first elected in 2015. He is 56 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
International human rights · Scottish independence · EU relations · Middle East policy · Development aid
Positions
Immigration — Against stricter controls
strong
EU Integration — Strongly supportive
strong
Human Rights — Strong advocate for international human rights
strong
Scottish Independence — Strong supporter
strong
Development Aid — Supports maintaining 0.7% GNI target
moderate
China Relations — Critical of Chinese government actions
moderate
Israel-Palestine — Advocates for two-state solution
strong
Government Transparency — Supports openness and accountability
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2024-11-13 — Voted against government regulations, likely reflecting concerns about post-Brexit arrangements affecting Scotland
Reasoning Style
Internationalist and evidence-based, frequently citing specific examples from overseas visits and UN reports. Combines moral arguments about human rights with practical concerns about Scotland's economic interests, particularly regarding Brexit and EU relations.
Background
Chris Law appears to have a background in international affairs and activism, evidenced by his extensive travel for diplomatic missions and his focus on global human rights issues before entering Parliament.