For the former Raith Rovers F.C. player, see Paul Sweeney (footballer).
Paul Sweeney
MSP FIES VR
Official portrait, 2017
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow (1 of 7 Regional MSPs)
Incumbent
Assumed office 8 May 2021
Shadow Minister for Scotland
In office 3 July 2017 – 13 December 2019
Leader
Jeremy Corbyn
Preceded by
Gordon Banks (2015)
Succeeded by
Chris Elmore
Member of Parliament for Glasgow North East
In office 8 June 2017 – 6 November 2019
Preceded by
Anne McLaughlin
Succeeded by
Anne McLaughlin
Scottish Labour portfolios
May 2021–Jan 2023
Shadow Minister for Employment and Public Finance
Jan 2023–Present
Shadow Minister for Mental Health
Personal details
Born
(1989-01-16) 16 January 1989 (age 35) Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Political party
Scottish Labour & Co-operative Party
Education
Turnbull High School
Alma mater
University of Glasgow University of Stirling
Website
pauljsweeney.com
Military service
Branch/service
British Army (Army Reserve)
Years of service
2006–18
Unit
Royal Regiment of Scotland Royal Corps of Signals
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