Tracy Gilbert is a Scottish Labour politician who has been Member of Parliament for Edinburgh North & Leith since 2024.[1] She currently resides in Leith.
Tracy Gilbert | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Edinburgh North and Leith | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Deidre Brock |
| Majority | 7,268 (14.7%) |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Residence(s) | Edinburgh, Scotland |
Early life and zareer
editGilbert grew up in a mining town in Midlothian during the 1980s, and has spoken about how this has shaped her politics.[2]
Before entering Parliament, Gilbert was a Housing Officer and the Scottish General Secretary of the USDAW trade union.[2]
Parliamentary career
editAt the 2024 general election, Gilbert was elected for the Edinburgh North & Leith constituency, becoming the first Labour MP to win the seat since 2010. Her result was part of a 'red wave' in Scotland, as the Scottish Labour Party won 37 seats, up from one seat in 2019.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Edinburgh North and Leith | General Election 2024 | Sky News". election.news.sky.com. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ a b "General Election 2024 – Tracy Gilbert Edinburgh North and Leith". The Edinburgh Reporter. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Election 2024 Results". BBC News. 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.