Pete Wishart
Scottish National Party · Perth and Kinross-shire
FULL PROFILEPete Wishart is the Scottish National Party MP for Perth and Kinross-shire, first elected in 2001. He is 64 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 · Creative industries and music policy · Immigration and asylum policy · Government transparency and accountability · Digital policy and intellectual property
Positions
Scottish Independence — Strong supporter of Scottish independence and enhanced devolution
strong
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems, supports refugee rights
strong
Creative Industries — Advocates for music industry support and intellectual property reform
strong
Brexit — Opposed Brexit and European integration from Scottish perspective
moderate
Government Accountability — Strong advocate for transparency and parliamentary scrutiny
strong
House of Lords Reform — Supports abolition rather than reform of House of Lords
moderate
Taxation — Supports progressive taxation including bankers' bonus tax
moderate
Digital Policy — Advocates for improved digital services and IP court accessibility
moderate
Reasoning Style
Combines passionate advocacy for Scottish interests with detailed policy scrutiny. Uses parliamentary procedure effectively to hold government accountable, often focusing on practical implementation issues. Employs both emotional appeals about Scottish identity and technical questioning about policy details.
Background
Pete Wishart was a professional musician before entering parliament, having been part of the folk rock band Runrig and later Big Country, giving him extensive experience in the creative industries and cultural sector.