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Ashten Regan (formerly Denham, born Sarah Jane Regan; 8 March 1974) is a Scottish politician. She has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Edinburgh Eastern since 2016. Initially elected to parliament for the Scottish National Party (SNP), she defected to the Alba Party.
Apr 26, 2024 · Ash Regan quit the SNP several months after Humza Yousaf defeated her in the contest to become the party’s leader – but now she could play a key role in whether he continues as first minister. Ms...
Ash Regan is a current MSP for Edinburgh Eastern and a member of the Alba Party. She has spoken on topics such as gender representation, rural economies, Scotland's place in the world and prison population.
Oct 28, 2023 · Former SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan resigns from the party to join Alex Salmond's Alba party, citing disillusionment with its leadership and commitment to independence. She becomes the first Alba MSP at Holyrood and receives a standing ovation at the party conference.
Oct 27, 2022 · Community safety minister Ash Regan quit the Scottish government ahead of a vote on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, which aims to lower the age and requirements for changing legal sex. The bill, supported by Nicola Sturgeon, has faced criticism from some women's groups and JK Rowling.
Mar 24, 2023 · BBC Scotland sat down with SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan. Ms Regan has accused SNP HQ of "bussing" supporters of Mr Yousaf to party hustings events because they are scared he might lose,...
Oct 27, 2022 · Ash Regan resigned as community safety minister after voting against the Scottish government's plans to make it easier for someone to change their legally-recognised gender. She said her conscience would not allow her to support the bill, which passed its first stage in parliament amid a rebellion of nine SNP MSPs.
