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Mhairi Black

SNP Deputy Leader

Scottish National Party MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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Scottish National Party MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

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Currently held offices

  • SNP Deputy Leader (since 6 Dec 2022)

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Scottish Affairs Committee ( 4 May 2020 to 9 Jan 2023)
  • Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Scotland) ( 7 Jan 2020 to 6 Dec 2022)
  • Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Children and Families) ( 1 Jul 2018 to 7 Jan 2020)
  • Shadow SNP Deputy Spokesperson (Equalities) ( 1 Jul 2018 to 7 Jan 2020)
  • Shadow SNP Deputy Spokesperson (Disabilities) ( 1 Jul 2018 to 7 Jan 2020)
  • Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Pensions) (20 Jun 2017 to 7 Jan 2020)
  • Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Youth affairs) (20 Jun 2017 to 7 Jan 2020)
  • Member, Work and Pensions Committee ( 8 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

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