Tommy Sheppard (politician)
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 | 6 March 1959 Coleraine, Northern Ireland |
| Party | Scottish National Party (2014–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Labour (1979–2003) |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
| Website | Official website |
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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.. He is a former SNP spokesperson for Scotland, the Cabinet Office and former SNP Shadow Leader of the House of Commons . He is also known for founding The Stand Comedy Clubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow.