Kate Nevens

Political candidate and facilitator

Scottish Capricorn

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitical candidate and facilitator
NationalityScottish
Date of Birth01/01/1982
Age44 years
Zodiac SignCapricorn

Latest News about Kate Nevens

19/05/2026

Kate Nevens became a newly elected Scottish Green MSP in May 2026 after winning a seat for Edinburgh and Lothians East. Her election drew wider attention because she publicly argued during the campaign for the abolition of Scotland's prison system, saying custody should be replaced by community justice approaches over time.

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Bio/Wiki

Kate Nevens is a Scottish Green Party political candidate and professional facilitator working on gender, youth, peace and security, human rights, and climate justice.
She has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh and Lothians East since May 2026.

Personal Life

Lives in Edinburgh South.
Has lived in Edinburgh South for 8 years.

Career

Political Roles
  • Lead candidate for Greens on Lothian list (Scottish Parliamentary elections, May 2026)
  • Candidate for Edinburgh South (Scottish Greens)
  • Co-convenor of Edinburgh Greens
  • Candidate in Leith election
  • Co-convenor of the party's International Committee
  • Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh and Lothians East (since May 2026)
  • Party Spokesperson for Equalities and International Development
Professional Experience
  • Professional facilitator for charities and community groups (Scotland and internationally)
  • Researcher and facilitator with young people, women, and activist groups
  • Former Middle East Manager at Chatham House
  • Work on rights and equalities for marginalised groups, peace and conflict issues in Middle East
  • Feminist policy analysis, peace building, participation

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/katenevensgreens/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/KateNevensSGP/
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katenevens

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Seasoned activist campaigning for abortion rights, trans rights, migrant justice, Palestine, against two-child benefit cap and arms trade
2. Attended Parliament Project workshop on women’s pathways into politics before joining Scottish Green Party
3. Lives in Edinburgh South for 8 years
4. Identifies as a prison 'abolitionist' and aspires for the 'total abolition' of Scotland’s prison system

Also born on 1 January

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