Lorna Slater
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Lorna Slater (born 27 September 1975) is a Canadian-born Scottish politician, who served as Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity in the Scottish Government from 2021 to 2024.
Quick Facts MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity ...
Lorna Slater | |
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Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity | |
In office 31 August 2021 – 25 April 2024 | |
First Minister | Nicola Sturgeon Humza Yousaf |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Co-Leader of the Scottish Greens | |
Assumed office 1 August 2019 | |
Preceded by | Maggie Chapman (As Party Co-Convenor) Alison Johnstone (As Parliamentary Co-Leader) |
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Lothian (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
Assumed office 13 May 2021 | |
Scottish Green portfolios | |
2021 | Economic Recovery and Green Industrial Strategy |
Personal details | |
Born | Lorna Slater (1975-09-27) 27 September 1975 (age 48) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Political party | Scottish Greens |
Alma mater | University of British Columbia |
Occupation | |
Website | Lorna Slater |
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She has served as co-leader of the Scottish Greens, alongside Patrick Harvie, since 2019, and was one of the first Green politicians in the UK to serve as government ministers.
Slater has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Lothian region since 2021.