Graham Leadbitter
Graham Leadbitter | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey | |
| Assumed office 5 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Majority | 1,001 (2.1%) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Alma mater | Open University |
Graham Leadbitter is a Scottish politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey as a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP) since 2024.[1]
Early life and career
Leadbitter was educated at Biggar High School, and studied computing at the Open University, where he received a diploma. Leadbitter worked as a constituency press officer for then Moray MP Angus Robertson and Moray MSP Richard Lochhead from 2001 until 2007.[2]
Political career
Leadbitter has served as a Councillor for the Elgin City South ward on The Moray Council since 2007.[3] In 2017 he has made the co-leader of the SNP grouping on the council,[4] and between 2018 and 2022 he served as council leader. Since 2022 he has been a co-leader of the SNP opposition grouping on the council.[2] Leadbitter was selected as the SNP candidate for the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey constituency in October 2023, and was elected to Parliament at the 2024 general election.[5]
References
- ^ "Moray W, Nairn & Strathspey | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Graham Leadbitter | Linkedin Profile". Linkedin. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Moray Council Councillor List". Moray Council. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Hendry, Ben (6 May 2017). "Tory success sends message: Moray no longer an SNP stronghold". The Press and Journal. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Malcolm, Ewan (12 September 2023). "Former Moray Council leader Graham Leadbitter seeks SNP nomination for Westminster election". The Northern Scot. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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