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Katy Clark
Profile
Katy Clark is a British politician and life peer who currently serves as the Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament. Elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the West Scotland region in 2021, she previously served as the Member of Parliament for North Ayrshire and Arran from 2005 to 2015. A solicitor by training, Clark has been a prominent figure on the left wing of the Labour Party, known for her advocacy on trade union rights, anti-austerity measures, and human rights. She also served as a member of the House of Lords from 2020 until 2026.
Details
- Born
- 1967-07-03 · 58 years old
- Birth place
- Kilwinning, Scotland
- Education
- University of Aberdeen (LLB), University of Edinburgh (Diploma in Legal Practice)
- Career
- Solicitor, legal officer and Head of Membership Legal Services with UNISON
