Daniel Johnson (Scottish politician)
Appearance
Daniel Johnson | |
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Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Southern | |
Assumed office 6 May 2016 | |
Preceded by | Jim Eadie |
Majority | 1,123 |
Personal details | |
Political party | Scottish Labour Party |
Daniel Guy Johnson MSP is a Scottish politician who is a Scottish Labour Party Member of Scottish Parliament for the constituency of Edinburgh Southern.[1]
Early life
Johnson was educated at Bonaly Primary School and Daniel Stewart's and Melville College.[2] He graduated from the University of St Andrews in philosophy and from the University of Strathclyde in management.
Political career
Johnston joined the Labour party at the age of 17.[2] In January 2014, he was selected by party members as a candidate for Edinburgh Southern at the 2016 election.[2]
Winning Edinburgh Southern in 2016 gave Johnson the first Labour gain in Scotland since 2007 elections.
References
- ^ "Election 2016: Edinburgh Southern. Scottish Parliament constituency". BBC News. 6 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "Paul Godzik Holyrood bid killed by businessman". Edinburgh Evening News. 20 January 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2016.