Graham Leadbitter
Scottish National Party · Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
FULL PROFILEGraham Leadbitter is the Scottish National Party MP for Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Rural and remote area support · Energy policy · Gaelic language rights · Scotch whisky industry · Border security
Positions
Energy policy — Supports energy rebates for Highlands and Islands
strong
Rural support — Advocates for bespoke support for off-grid communities
strong
Gaelic language — Demands equal treatment with Welsh language
moderate
Scotch whisky industry — Calls for budget support and protection
moderate
Civil liberties — Opposes mandatory ID requirements
moderate
International recognition — Supports recognition of State of Palestine
weak
Firework regulation — Supports enhanced safety legislation including noise controls
weak
Chemical exports — Supports alignment with EU ban on exporting prohibited chemicals
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, emphasizing the specific needs of rural and remote communities in his arguments, while also drawing on broader principles of equality and democratic participation
Background
Graham Leadbitter was first elected as an MP in 2024, representing the newly created constituency of Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey. His professional background before parliament is not clearly documented in the available evidence.