Dr Lisa Cameron

Before entering politics, Cameron worked as a clinical psychologist in the NHS. Following the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, Cameron joined the SNP. Since her election to parliament, Cameron has held many roles in committees and has chaired APPGs on Chile and Psychology. In 2019, she voted against decriminalising abortion in Northern Ireland, which, she states, resulted in her receiving hundreds of abusive messages. Cameron expressed fears that she might be deselected as a result, stating “abusive party activists” would “make sure” she would be unable to continue in her seat. She was re-elected at the 2019 general election with a much increased majority of 13,322 and is the SNP shadow spokesperson for mental health. She expects the impact of COVID-19 on disabled communities to become a frontline political issue in the coming years, linking this to her work as chair of the APPG on Disability. She has also worked to raise the profile of disabled people as a member of the international development select committee.

Hot Seat

Is there a piece of music that is especially meaningful to you?

U2 Pride (in the Name of Love) — stand up for what you believe no matter the consequences.

Best, or most memorable, speech you have witnessed in the Chamber, and when?

personal speeches when MPs speak about mental health.

What book or poem has influenced your choice of career?

William Blake’s Songs of Innocence & Experience