Kaukab Stewart | |
|---|---|
 Stewart in 2024 | |
| Minister for Equalities | |
| Assumed office 8 May 2024 | |
| First Minister | John Swinney |
| Preceded by | Emma Roddick |
| Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development | |
| In office 20 February 2024 – 8 May 2024 | |
| First Minister | Humza Yousaf |
| Preceded by | Christina McKelvie |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Kelvin | |
| Assumed office 8 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Sandra White |
| Majority | 5,458 (15.1%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967/68 (age 55-56) Pakistan[1] |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Spouse | Richard Stewart |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Educator |
| Website | kaukabstewart |
Kaukab Stewart (born 1967 or 1968)[2] is a Pakistani-born Scottish politician who has served as Minister for Equalities since May 2024.[3] A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), she has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Glasgow Kelvin since May 2021.
At the 2021 Scottish Parliament election, she became one of the first women of colour elected to the Scottish Parliament, alongside Pam Gosal.[4][5]
- ^ "Women Leading the Way in Politics with Kaukab Stewart MSP". The Fawcett Society.
- ^ Williams, Craig (22 March 2021). "The women who hope to break the mould of Scottish politics". BBC Scotland. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
The 53-year-old teacher is standing for the SNP in Glasgow Kelvin.
- ^ "Full ministerial team confirmed". www.gov.scot. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Scottish election 2021: First women of colour elected to Holyrood". BBC News. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ Bradley, Jane (9 May 2021). "'It has taken too long but to all women and girls of colour out there - the Scottish Parliament belongs to you too'". The Scotsman. Retrieved 4 August 2021.