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Co-Founder
Scotland 2050Co-Founder
Sep. 2024Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Director
Owen Thompson ConsultingDirector
Jul. 2024Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Associate
Pentland communicationsAssociate
Jul. 2024United Kingdom
Member Of Parliament and SNP Chief Whip
House of CommonsMember Of Parliament and SNP Chief Whip
Dec. 2019 - Jul. 2024Midlothian/LondonMember of Parliament for Midlothian
Chief of Staff
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
Director
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.
MP for Midlothian
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.
Council Leader
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.
Assistant to Clare Adamson MSP
The Scottish ParliamentAssistant to Clare Adamson MSP
May. 2011 - May. 2015Scottish Parliament
Local Government Convener
Scottish National PartyLocal Government Convener
Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2014Supporting the work of SNP Cllrs and Council groups across Scotland
Assistant to Rob Gibson MSP
The Scottish ParliamentAssistant to Rob Gibson MSP
Sep. 2007 - May. 2011Scottish Parliament
Councillor
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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