- Member for: Lothian
- Party: Scottish Labour
- Date of Birth: 06 March 1969
Education:
1981 - 1985
St Kentigerns Academy, Broxburn
1986 - 1992
West Lothian College
1993 - 1996
University of Strathclyde
2002 - 2003
University of Glasgow
Career History:
1986 - 1996
Apprentice and tradesman bricklayer in the family business
1996 - 2000
Housing Officer, Almond Housing Association, Livingstone
2000 - 2003
Housing Officer and Senior Housing Officer, various social landlords
2003 - 2011
Teacher at various primary and secondary local authority schools, mainly in
Falkirk
2003 - 2012
Councillor for Breich Valley ward, West Lothian Council
2012 - 2013
Shadow Minister for Skills and Learning
2013 - 2014
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health
2014 - 2015
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Fair Work, Skills and Training