Scottish politician
Brian William Leishman is a Scottish Labour Party politician serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Alloa and Grangemouth since 2024.
Early life and career
Leishman was educated at St Columba's High School in Perth.[ 1] He began a history and politics degree at the University of Stirling , but left after several weeks to pursue a golfing career.[ 1]
Leishman is a member of the Professional Golfers' Association , and has received a Bachelor of Arts in golf management from Abertay University .[ 2] He has coached at numerous Scottish golf clubs, including Alloa Golf Club where he owned a shop prior to his election to Parliament.[ 2]
Political career
In 2022 , Leishman was elected as a Member of Perth and Kinross Council for Perth City North .[ 3] As a councillor, he served as a director of two council-funded sports bodies.[ 4]
At the 2024 general election , Leishman was elected as MP for the newly established Alloa and Grangemouth constituency.[ 5] He defeated SNP candidate John Nicolson , who was the incumbent MP for one of its predecessor seats.[ 6]
He has been a member of the trade unions Community and Unite .[ 4]
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