Sarah Boyack
Sarah Herriot Boyack (born 16 May 1961) is a Scottish Labour politician who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Lothian region since 2019, and previously from 2011 to 2016. She formerly represented the Edinburgh Central constituency from 1999 to 2011.
Sarah Boyack | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Minister for Transport and Planning | |
| In office 19 May 1999 – 27 November 2001 | |
| First Minister |
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| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Wendy Alexander |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Lothian (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| Assumed office 15 July 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kezia Dugdale |
| In office 5 May 2011 – 23 March 2016 | |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Central | |
| In office 6 May 1999 – 5 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Marco Biagi |
| Scottish Labour portfolios | |
| 2014–2016 | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Food and Environment |
| 2019–2021 | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Local Government |
| 2021–present | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sarah Herriot Boyack 16 May 1961 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish Labour |
| Spouse |
Andrew Walters
(m. 2000; div. 2003) |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow Heriot-Watt University |
| Profession | Town planner |
| Website | www.sarahboyack.com |
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