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Brian Leishman

b. 1982

British politician, from 2024, Member of Parliament for Alloa and Grangemouth

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Born 1982. Brian Leishman is a British politician, council member and professional golfer.

Brian William Leishman (born July 1982) is a Scottish politician and golfer who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Alloa and Grangemouth since 2024. On the political left, he is a member of the Socialist Campaign Group within the Labour Party.

Early life and career Leishman was educated at St Columba's High School in Perth. He began a history and politics degree at the University of Stirling, but left after several weeks to pursue a golfing career. He has coached at numerous Scottish golf clubs, including Alloa Golf Club where he owned a shop prior to his election to Parliament. As a councillor, he served as a director of two council-funded sports bodies. He resigned from the Council in August 2024.

At the 2024 general election, Leishman was elected as MP for the newly established Alloa and Grangemouth constituency. He defeated SNP candidate John Nicolson, who was the incumbent MP for one of its predecessor seats.

Leishman voted against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, that would legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales. He has been a member of the trade unions Community and Unite. In response to his suspension, Leishman stated that he remained a "proud Labour member" and wished to continue serving as a Labour MP. He said that his votes against the government were motivated by a desire to represent his constituents effectively, particularly those impacted by austerity. Leishman added, "It is not my duty as an MP to make people poorer," and reaffirmed his commitment to delivering positive change for communities across Alloa and Grangemouth.

On 7 November 2025, the whip was restored. In February 2026, called on Keir Starmer to resign. On 11 May 2026, he called on Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie to resign following the results of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

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Important facts

Born
1982, Perth
Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Stirling
Positions held
Member of the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Brian William Leishman

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Brian Leishman?

British politician, from 2024, Member of Parliament for Alloa and Grangemouth

When was Brian Leishman born?

Brian Leishman was born in 1982 in Perth.

What is Brian Leishman's occupation?

Brian Leishman is a politician, council member and professional golfer.

What nationality is Brian Leishman?

Brian Leishman is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brian Leishman

· Wikidata: Q126847633

· DBpedia: Brian Leishman

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