The deputy first minister had the biggest majority of any MSP in 2021, securing 56.1 per cent of the vote. This was up 8.5 per cent on the 2016 election. The Lib Dems have said they are directly targeting Ms Forbes’s seat in 2026, but it will be a difficult task given the huge majority she currently holds.placeholder image
The deputy first minister had the biggest majority of any MSP in 2021, securing 56.1 per cent of the vote. This was up 8.5 per cent on the 2016 election. The Lib Dems have said they are directly targeting Ms Forbes’s seat in 2026, but it will be a difficult task given the huge majority she currently holds. | Trevor Martin/Press Association

The 10 MSPs with the largest Scottish Parliament majorities - and they are all SNP

Rachel Amery
By Rachel Amery

Political Correspondent

Published 3rd Jul 2025, 06:00 GMT

We take a look at who won the biggest majorities at the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.

Back in 2021, the SNP reigned supreme in the Holyrood elections.

Several nationalists enjoyed success at the polls, securing five-figure majorities and securing the SNP as the government of Scotland.

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The party will be hoping to do the same in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

We take a look at which MSPs had the biggest majorities in 2021 - and therefore have the most to lose next year.

James Dornan secured 57 per cent of the vote share in this constituency in 2021. This constituency will be replaced in 2026 by Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is hoping he can win this constituency seat at the election.

9. 9. James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart - 10,396

James Dornan secured 57 per cent of the vote share in this constituency in 2021. This constituency will be replaced in 2026 by Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is hoping he can win this constituency seat at the election. | John Devlin/National World

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Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth secured 55.4 per cent of the vote in this constituency. Ms Gilruth has been an MSP since 2016 and has managed to increase her vote share at each election. She is standing for re-election and will hope to cling on to her five-figure majority.

10. 10. Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes - 10,234

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth secured 55.4 per cent of the vote in this constituency. Ms Gilruth has been an MSP since 2016 and has managed to increase her vote share at each election. She is standing for re-election and will hope to cling on to her five-figure majority. | Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell

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