Daniel Johnson

Party: Scottish Labour Constituency/Region: Edinburgh Southern First elected: 7 May 2026 Previous roles: Re-elected constituency MSP.

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Daniel Guy Johnson
Born	3 September 1977 (age 48)
Party	Scottish Labour Co-operative
Current office	MSP for Edinburgh Southern (since 2016)
Previous roles	Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Business and Fair Work (2023–present), Finance (2021–2023), Justice (2017–2019)
Education	University of St Andrews; University of Strathclyde
Pre-politics profession	Politician

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026

Accounts: @staylorish, @John_Howieson, @olivercycles, @SteveTa65152757, @msm_monitor, @EOSK25, @brawday, @JamesOh56689027

Swinney criticised over Murrell scandal — accused of knowing money had gone missing from SNP accounts as early as 2021
Swinney denied rumours he sent Nicola Sturgeon to buy matches — sarcastic post-election joke
John Swinney appointed Peter Murrell as CEO — question over what qualities he saw in him
Defended by some supporters who argue he is a victim of Murrell's actions too

Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026

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