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Joanna Cherry
Scottish SNP politician and lawyer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joanna Catherine Cherry KC (born 18 March 1966) is a Scottish politician and lawyer who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Edinburgh South West from 2015 until 2024. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), she was the party's Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice in the House of Commons from 2015 to 2021.
Quick Facts KC, Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South West ...
Joanna Cherry | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2019 | |
Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South West | |
In office 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024 | |
Preceded by | Alistair Darling |
Succeeded by | Scott Arthur |
SNP Spokesperson for Home Affairs in the House of Commons | |
In office 20 May 2015 – 1 February 2021 | |
Leader | Angus Robertson Ian Blackford |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Stuart McDonald |
SNP Spokesperson for Justice in the House of Commons | |
In office 20 May 2015 – 1 February 2021 | |
Leader | Angus Robertson Ian Blackford |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Anne McLaughlin |
Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights | |
In office 10 January 2024 – 30 May 2024 | |
Preceded by | Harriet Harman |
In office 21 July 2022 – 26 June 2023 | |
Preceded by | Harriet Harman |
Personal details | |
Born | Joanna Catherine Cherry (1966-03-18) 18 March 1966 (age 58) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Political party | Scottish National Party (2008-present) |
Other political affiliations | Labour (1980s) [1] |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
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