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Richard Leonard
Scottish politician (born 1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Leonard (born 1962) is a British politician. He served as leader of the Scottish Labour Party from 2017 to 2021. He was elected to be in charge of the party after Kezia Dugdale quit.[1][2]
Quick Facts Richard Leonard MSP, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party ...
Richard Leonard | |
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![]() Leonard in 2016 | |
Leader of the Scottish Labour Party | |
In office 18 November 2017 ā 14 January 2021 | |
Deputy | Lesley Laird Jackie Baillie |
Leader | Jeremy Corbyn Keir Starmer |
Preceded by | Kezia Dugdale |
Succeeded by | Anas Sarwar |
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland | |
Assumed office 6 May 2016 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1962 (age 61ā62) Yorkshire, England |
Political party | Labour |
Alma mater | University of Stirling |
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