About Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Why you have 8 MSPs
Everyone in Scotland is represented by 8 MSPs.
There are 2 types of MSPs. You can contact either type of MSP about any issue dealt with by the Scottish Parliament.
You have:
- 1 MSP who represents your local area – known as a "constituency MSP"
- 7 MSPs who represent the larger area that includes your constituency – known as "regional MSPs"
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How MSPs are elected