Kirsty Blackman
Scottish National Party · Aberdeen North
FULL PROFILEKirsty Blackman is the Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen North, first elected in 2015. She is 39 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 · Social security and welfare reform · Energy policy and North Sea industry · Gender equality and women's rights · Aberdeen and North East Scotland constituency issues
Positions
Scottish Independence — Strong supporter of Scottish independence and leaving Westminster
strong
Social Security — Opposes benefit caps and supports more generous welfare system
strong
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration controls and supports refugee rights
moderate
EU Relations — Pro-EU integration despite supporting Scottish independence
moderate
Energy Policy — Supports fair energy transition protecting North Sea jobs
moderate
Women's Rights — Advocates for gender equality in civil service and reproductive rights
moderate
Transparency — Supports government openness and parliamentary accountability
weak
Animal Welfare — Supports animal protection measures including ban on shock collars
weak
Reasoning Style
Combines technical analysis with passionate advocacy, using detailed questioning on costs and statistics while making emotive arguments about dignity and social justice. Shows constituency-focused pragmatism balanced with ideological commitment to Scottish independence.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Blackman worked in the financial services sector and has a background in economics and business analysis, bringing technical expertise to her parliamentary work.