David Smith

David Smith is a Scottish politician who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for West Scotland since May 2026. He is a member of Reform UK.

Personal life Smith was born and raised in the South Wales Valleys. He first came to the Dumbarton area in 2002 when he was drafted to Faslane Naval Base, and subsequently settled in the area, living at various times in Balloch, Helensburgh, the Vale of Leven and Dumbarton.

Career

Royal Navy Smith served in the Royal Navy Submarine Service for nearly fourteen years, joining as a young man and being drafted initially to Faslane Naval Base in 2002. The seat was won by Douglas McAllister of Labour.

2024 local by-elections In November 2024 Smith stood as the Reform UK candidate in the Kilpatrick ward by-election in West Dunbartonshire.

The full result for Dumbarton was:

Biography He was elected on the regional list for West Scotland in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. He stood in West Dunbartonshire in 2024.