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 |
| 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. He has been SNP Spokesperson for Scotland since 2023. 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.