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Tommy Sheppard | |
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| 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 | 6 March 1959 Coleraine, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Scottish National Party (2014–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Labour (1979–2003) |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
| Website | Official website |
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]
- ^ Tufft, Ben (8 May 2015). "Scottish MPs in Westminster: The full list of the SNP parliamentarians". The Independent. London. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ "SNP announces frontbench reshuffle at Westminster". BBC News. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ "Applause for The Stand as it celebrates twentieth birthday". The National. Glasgow. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.