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Tommy Sheppard (politician)
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Tommy Sheppard (born 6 March 1959) is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Edinburgh East from 2015 until the seat's abolition in 2024.[1] He has been SNP Spokesperson for Scotland since 2023.[2] He is a former SNP spokesperson for the Cabinet Office and a former SNP Shadow Leader of the House of Commons. He is also known for founding The Stand Comedy Clubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow.[3]
Quick Facts SNP Scotland Spokesperson in the House of Commons, Leader ...
Tommy Sheppard | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2020 | |
SNP Scotland Spokesperson in the House of Commons | |
In office 4 September 2023 – 5 July 2024 | |
Leader | Stephen Flynn |
Preceded by | Philippa Whitford |
In office 20 June 2017 – 7 January 2020 | |
Leader | Ian Blackford |
Preceded by | Margaret Ferrier |
Succeeded by | Mhairi Black |
Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East | |
In office 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024 | |
Preceded by | Sheila Gilmore |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-03-06) 6 March 1959 (age 65) Coleraine, Northern Ireland, UK |
Political party | Scottish National Party (2014–present) |
Other political affiliations | Labour (1979–2003) |
Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
Website | Official website |
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