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Scotland 2050Co-Founder
Sep. 2024Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Owen Thompson ConsultingDirector
Jul. 2024Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pentland communicationsAssociate
Jul. 2024United Kingdom
House of CommonsMember Of Parliament and SNP Chief Whip
Dec. 2019 - Jul. 2024Midlothian/LondonMember of Parliament for Midlothian
Peter Grant MPChief of Staff
Nov. 2017 - Jul. 2018GlenrothesChief of Staff responsible for overseeing office operations and supporting MP in carrying out their duties; - Manage the office team, ensuring accurate personnel records are kept and notifying contractual changes as necessary - Advise the Member on policy issues. - Liaise with groups/personnel at Westminster, within the constituency and the general public on the Member’s behalf - Manage the members Website content - Publicise the MP’s parliamentary duties on Social Media - Prepare media briefings - Prepare press releases for Member - Research local, regional and national issues to support Member
Owen Thompson ConsultingDirector
Oct. 2017 - Dec. 2019MidlothianFreelance bespoke consultancy service delivering support for companies and organisations engaging with Scotland’s political landscape. Making use of my extensive political experience I proved advice focus particularly on policy, strategy and planning. Engaging local and national politicians to promote understanding of clients propositions - Navigate political challenges - Providing advice, development and support to decision makers - Offering bespoke advice on inclusive growth through shaping of regulatory development, policy implementation and energising the fiscal framework.
House of CommonsMP for Midlothian
May. 2015 - Jun. 2017WestminsterElected on 7th May 2015 - Appointed as Deputy Whip for the 3rd Party in Westminster which had specific responsibilities in Parliament.
- Coordinated with Government and opposition whips to appoint delegated authority and Bill committees.
- Negotiated votes and ensured parliamentary processes were adhered to at all times.
- Introduced a Bill on Transport of Nuclear Weapons which progressed to second reading.
- Acted as Member of Bill Committee on New Psychoactive Substances.
- Led debates on Automatic Voter Registration, the role of the media in encouraging electoral participation, consumer protection in online gaming.
- Co-convened for the All Party Group on Democratic Participation and acted as a member of the group on proportional representation.
- Joined colleagues across Parliament to call for change to rules on family reunion and supported a local family in a reunion with their 10 year old son who had been missing in Syria for 5 years.
- Worked with Lead members and government whips to ensue progress and final agreement on a Private Members Bill on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (ratification of convention) Bill, one of only a handful of members’ bills to achieve Royal Assent.
- Led the campaign against the closure of Glencorse Army Barracks.
Midlothian CouncilCouncil Leader
Nov. 2013 - Jul. 2015MidlothianLeader of Midlothian Council and Chair of Midlothian Community Planning Partnership. Cabinet member for Finance and Integrated Service Support - Held overall responsibility for the council’s performance and service provision.
- Took accountability for finance, budget / capital strategies and policy frameworks.
- Maintained strong relationships with the Scottish / UK governments and COSLA.
- Strategic oversight for corporate communications, customer service and housing.
- Worked closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team to ensure delivery of policy objectives including the introduction of a living wage, a ‘no compulsory redundancy’ policy and the building of new schools and housing.
- Liaised with leaders in neighboring local authorities and acted as a driving force behind the formation of a bid for the Edinburgh and South East Scotland city deal.
The Scottish ParliamentAssistant to Clare Adamson MSP
May. 2011 - May. 2015Scottish Parliament
Scottish National PartyLocal Government Convener
Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2014Supporting the work of SNP Cllrs and Council groups across Scotland
The Scottish ParliamentAssistant to Rob Gibson MSP
Sep. 2007 - May. 2011Scottish Parliament
Midlothian CouncilCouncillor
Nov. 2005 - Jul. 2015MidlothianCouncillor for the Midlothain West Ward since 2007 following boundary change. Previously Councillor for Loanhead Ward (2005 - 2007) - Appointed by the Council to chair the Midlothian Community Planning Partnership post the 2012 elections.
- Brought together key agencies in the council area including the Police, Fire and Rescue Services, DWP, Scottish Enterprise, Edinburgh College, NHS.
- Worked to promote collaborative working across agencies in the county for the benefit of all residents.
- Provided strategic direction to improve positive outcomes for young people leaving school within the region.
- Midlothian was ranked 31 out of 32 Councils and now joint 4th as a result of my initiatives.
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