David Whitton

David Whitton (born 22 April 1952) is a Scottish journalist, Labour Party politician and former Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP). He was elected to the Scottish Parliament for Strathkelvin and Bearsden in 2007, defeating the incumbent Independent MSP Jean Turner, and losing the seat at the 2011 election to Fiona McLeod of the Scottish National Party.

This article is about the Scottish journalist and politician. For the Wisconsin produce dealer and legislator, see David Whitton (Wisconsin politician).

David Whitton
David Whitton MSP (right) with Hilary Benn MP and Councillor Una Walker
Member of the Scottish Parliament
for Strathkelvin and Bearsden
In office
3 May 2007 – 22 March 2011
Preceded byJean Turner
Succeeded byFiona McLeod
Majority3,388 (9.3%)
Personal details
Born (1952-04-22) 22 April 1952
Forfar, Scotland
Political partyScottish Labour Party
Spousemarried
Childrentwo
Residence(s)Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire
ProfessionJournalist
Websitedavidwhittonmsp.org.uk
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