Monica Lennon | |
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Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
Assumed office 5 May 2016 | |
Scottish Labour portfolios | |
2017–2018 | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government |
2019–2021 | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport |
Mar–Jun 2021 | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work |
Jun–Nov 2021 | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport |
Personal details | |
Born | Monica Ward 7 January 1981 Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Political party | Scottish Labour Co-operative |
Spouse | Jim Lennon |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater | University of Strathclyde |
Monica Lennon (née Ward; born 7 January 1981) is a Scottish politician who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Central Scotland region since 2016. A member of the Scottish Labour Party, she has served in various roles on the Scottish Labour front bench. She was the Scottish Labour Spokesperson for Health and Sport from 2018 to 2021, Scottish Labour Spokesperson for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work from March 2021 to June 2021 and Scottish Labour Spokesperson for Net Zero, Energy and Transport from June 2021 to November 2021. She was a candidate in the 2021 Scottish Labour leadership election and currently serves on the Scottish Parliament's Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee.