Former MP
Tommy Sheppard.
MP for Edinburgh East (2015–present). We hold the full parliamentary record only for the current Parliament, so there is no voting record, speeches or written questions to show here — but here is their electoral history and where the seat stands now.
Finished 2nd of 7 with 15,075 votes (33.1%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Murray✓ elected | Lab | 18,790 | 41.2% |
| Tommy Sheppard | SNP | 15,075 | 33.1% |
| Amanda Grimm | — | 4,669 | 10.2% |
| Marie-Clair Munro | Con | 2,598 | 5.7% |
| Derek Winton | Ref | 2,129 | 4.7% |
| Charles Dundas | LD | 1,949 | 4.3% |
| Jane Gould | Ind | 365 | 0.8% |
Majority 3,715 · 45,575 votes cast.
The seat now
Chris Murray (Lab) won the 2024 contest and still holds the seat.
See Chris’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Edinburgh East and Musselburgh →
Scottish National Party in 2024
Tommy Sheppard was one of 57 Scottish National Party candidates at the 2024 General Election — 9 won their seats, 48 did not. See the Scottish National Party →