Daniel Johnson (politician)
| Daniel Johnson MSP |
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| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Southern |
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| Assumed office 6 May 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Eadie |
| Majority | 1,123 |
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| Political party | Scottish Labour Party |
Daniel 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.
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