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Ben Macpherson
Profile
Ben Macpherson is a Scottish politician serving as the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Northern and Leith since 2016. A member of the Scottish National Party, he previously held several ministerial positions within the Scottish Government, including Minister for Social Security and Local Government, and Public Finance and Migration. Before entering politics, he worked as a lawyer and in various sectors including energy and education. Macpherson is known for his focus on social justice and international development, having transitioned from the Labour Party to the SNP in 2005.
Details
- Born
- 1984-07-12 · 41 years old
- Birth place
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Education
- Flora Stevenson Primary School, George Heriot's School, University of York, University of Edinburgh
- Career
- Bartender, clerical assistant, lawyer at Brodies
