Former Member of Parliament
Tommy Sheppard
Scottish National Party MP for Edinburgh East
At a glanceTommy Sheppard was a Scottish National Party MP for Edinburgh East.
Early day motions
| 21 Mar 2024 | One year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov | 28 sig. |
| 30 Nov 2023 | University of Edinburgh and generative artificial intelligence | 16 sig. |
| 7 Sep 2022 | 75 Years of the Edinburgh Festivals | 14 sig. |
| 13 Jun 2022 | Israeli Flag Day in Occupied East Jerusalem | 28 sig. |
| 25 Oct 2021 | Proscribing of Palestinian human rights organisations | 64 sig. |
| 12 Apr 2021 | Military trial, detention and treatment of Palestinian children by Israeli authorities | 51 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Scotland) · Opposition Department 4 Sep 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Constitutional Affairs) · Opposition Department 1 Feb 2021 – 12 Dec 2022
- Shadow SNP Leader of the House of Commons · Opposition Department 7 Jan 2020 – 1 Feb 2021
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Scotland) · Opposition Department 20 Jun 2017 – 7 Jan 2020
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (House of Lords) · Opposition Department 20 Jun 2017 – 7 Jan 2020
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Opposition Department 20 May 2015 – 7 Jan 2020
Committee memberships
- Finance Committee (Commons) 9 Mar 2020 – 1 Mar 2021
- Scottish Affairs Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Committee of Privileges 28 Oct 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Committee on Standards 9 Sep 2015 – 3 May 2017
Previous seats
- Edinburgh East · Elected 3 times 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh 4 Jul 2024
Party affiliation
- Scottish National Party 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tommy Sheppard, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Tommy Sheppard?
Tommy Sheppard was a Member of Parliament who represented Edinburgh East in the House of Commons. See Tommy Sheppard's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Tommy Sheppard represent?
Tommy Sheppard sat as Scottish National Party. See Tommy Sheppard's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Tommy Sheppard represent?
Tommy Sheppard was the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East. See Tommy Sheppard's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Tommy Sheppard?
Tommy Sheppard has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Tommy Sheppard's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.