Kaukab Stewart

Kaukab Stewart (born 1967/68 ) is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician who became the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Glasgow Kelvin in May 2021 and Minister from 2024.

Kaukab Stewart
Minister in 2024
Minister-designate for Culture, Europe and International Development
First MinisterHumza Yousaf
Preceded byChristina McKelvie
Member of the Scottish Parliament
for Glasgow Kelvin
Assumed office
8 May 2021
Preceded bySandra White
Majority5,458 (15.1%)
Personal details
Born1967/68 (age 55-56)
Pakistan
Political partyScottish National Party
SpouseRichard Stewart
Children2
ProfessionEducator
Websitekaukabstewart.scot

At the 2021 Scottish Parliament election, she became one of the first women of colour elected to the Scottish Parliament, alongside Pam Gosal and in 2024 she became the first minister. She became the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development in February 2024.

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