Parties Represented in The Scottish Parliament
Parties represented in the Scottish Parliament (in order of number of representatives):
| Party | MSP's | MP's | MEP's | Ideology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party | 69 | 6 | 2 | Centre-left, pro-Scottish Independence, Social Democracy |
| Labour Party | 37 | 41 | 2 | Centre-left, Democratic socialism, Trade Unionism, pro-Unionist |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | 15 | 1 | 1 | Centre-right, Conservatism, pro-Unionist |
| Liberal Democrats | 5 | 11 | 1 | Centre to Centre-left, social liberalism, Federalism, pro-Unionist |
| Scottish Green Party | 2 | 0 | 0 | Left-wing, Environmentalism, pro-Scottish Independence |
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