Rachael Hamilton

Not to be confused with Rachel Hamilton.

(1 of 7 regional MSPs)

1. Normally, regional MSPs do not have individual predecessors and successors. However, Hamilton retired from her seat during a sitting parliament so was succeeded by Ballantyne.

References

1. "Rachael Hamilton wins Scottish Parliament by-election". BBC News. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
2. "Borders MSP Hamilton hits back at calls for her dismissal". Border Telegraph. 24 March 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
3. "Scottish Parliament Election 2016". East Lothian Conservatives.
4. "Election 2016: South Scotland. Scottish Parliament region". BBC News. 6 May 2016.
5. "MSP Rachael Hamilton quits to fight Holyrood by-election". BBC News. BBC. 3 May 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
6. "Davidson urged to sack law-breaking shadow minister hit with £50k fine". The Herald. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
7. Hamilton, Rachael [@Rachael2Win] (6 January 2020). "At the 2021 election, we need to take the fight to the SNP and hold their shambolic and failing government to account.
   That's why I'm proud to co-chair @Jackson_Carlaw's campaign as the best person who can lead us forward and beat Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP. #TeamJackson" (Tweet). Retrieved 11 May 2021– via Twitter.
8. "Politician becomes first person in Scottish Parliament to take oath in the Welsh language". ITV News . 13 May 2021. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.

External links

• Scottish Parliament profiles of MSPs: Rachael Hamilton

Rachael Hamilton MSP
Official portrait, 2016
Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party
Incumbent
Assumed office 28 September 2024
In office 6 May 2016 –2 May 2017

Scottish Parliament
Preceded by John Lamont	Member of the Scottish Parliament for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire 2017–present	Incumbent