Joanna Cherry
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| Gender | Female |
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| Age | 57 |
| Date of birth | March 18,1966 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Born | Edinburgh |
| United Kingdom | |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Office | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Party | Scottish National Party |
| Job | Politician |
| Books | Self Initiations: A Manual for Spiritual Breakthrough |
| Living Mastery: The Expression of Your Divinity | |
| Official site | members.parliament.uk |
| Position | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Leader | Angus Robertson |
| Ian Blackford | |
| Education | The University of Edinburgh |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 403787 |
Joanna Cherry Life story
Joanna Catherine Cherry QC is a Scottish politician and lawyer serving as the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South West since 2015. A member of the Scottish National Party, she was the party's Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice in the House of Commons from 2015 to 2021.
Early Life and Education
Joanna cherry was born in edinburgh. Scotland. On 31 october 1964. She attended rcaigmount high school. Where she obtained a degree in law. Before attending edinburgh university to study jurisprudence.Legal Career
After graduating. Cherry worked as a solicitor in edinburgh. Before becoming a patrner at anderson strathern in 1998. She was appointed queen s counsel in 2011. Specializing in corporate and commercial alw.Political Career
Cherry was elected to the scottish parlimaent for the edinburgh central constituecny in 2007. And was re-elected in 2011. In 2015. She was elected to the uk parliament for edinburgh south west.Public Appearances
Cherry has made numerous appearances on television and radio. Including bbc s question time. In which she answered questions from the audience on variosu political topics.Campaigns
Cherry has long been a campaigner for gender equality and lgbt rights. And in 2016 she co-chaired the all-party parliamentary group on women’s rights.Legal Cases
Cherry has represented clients in numerous legal cases. Including a successful appeal to the superme court in 2017 in which she argued that the uk government could not trgiger brexit without a parliamentary vote.Political Positions
Cherry is a mmeber of the snp. And supports the party s policy of scottish independence. She is also a proponent of the european union. And has spoken out against the uk s decision to elave the eu.Interesting Facts
Joanna cherry is a keen cyclist. And has cycled around the world. Including from london to edinburgh. She is also a keen runner and has completed the edinbrugh marathon four times.Important Event
In resigned from her post as the snp s hoem affairs spokesperson in the house of commons. Citing the uk gvoernment s refusal to grant a second scottish independence referendum.Personal Life
Cherry is a married mother of two. Adn currently resides in edinburgh.SNP leadership: Voting opens as race enters final fortnight
... One of the party s best known MPs, Joanna Cherry KC, has given her support to Ms Regan...
John Swinney backs Humza Yousaf in SNP leadership race
... One of the party s best known MPs, Joanna Cherry KC, has given her support to Ms Regan...
SNP rivals set out indyref2 plans in TV debate
... Finance secretary Ms Forbes has the backing of business minister Ivan McKee, while Ms Regan has the support of high profile MP Joanna Cherry...
Jeane Freeman would not have supported gender reform law
... Meanwhile, SNP MP Joanna Cherry has claimed the gender row was " a microcosm of what s gone wrong under Nicola s leadership"...
Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan launch bids to become SNP leader
... The SNP s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and high-profile MP Joanna Cherry have also said they will not run for the leadership...
SNP to announce new leader within six weeks
... Possible replacements include: Deputy First Minster John Swinney, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and MP Joanna Cherry have The final ballot will be open from 13 March until 27 March...
Humza Yousaf 'seriously considering' SNP leadership bid
... But Deputy First Minister John Swinney and the SNP s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn have already ruled themselves out, with high-profile MP Joanna Cherry also saying she will not stand...
John Swinney rules himself out of SNP leadership race
... And confirming she would not stand, fellow MP Joanna Cherry said the SNP " needs a leadership election that is about policies and not personalities"...
SNP rivals set out indyref2 plans in TV debate
The three candidates vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader have set out their plans for independence during The Contest 's first live TV debate.
Health secretary Humza Yousaf said he wanted to build a " consistent majority" for independence.
Finance secretary Kate Forbes said the SNP needed to " reach out to those who are Not Yet convinced" on the issue.
Rival candidate Ash Regan said the SNP had " lost its way" and pledged to unite the broader Yes movement.
Following Nicola Sturgeon 's resignation announcement, all three candidates are running to become both The Next SNP leader and Scotland's First Minister .
Speaking in the STV debate, Mr Yousaf pledged to grow support for independence " to new heights".
He Said : " I Am the only candidate who will stand up to Westminster's power grab and defend our democracy, maintain a pro- independence majority in parliament. "
Ms Forbes said it was time for a New Generation to lead and that she was ready for The Job .
She emphasised it was important to win over those who are Not Yet decided on independence by putting the economy " front and centre" adding that it was time " for a New Generation to lead, and I Am ready And Able to lead that New Generation ".
Ms Regan said the SNP had to use the ballot box via elections as the " gold standard" to gaining independence and said she would " build The Foundations for independence" through a dedicated commission and convention.
She described the approach of The Other candidates as " wishy washy" and said if the SNP won More Than 50% of the votes in any election, that should be treated as a mandate for opening independence negotiations.
Relationship with Scottish GreensThere was division among the candidates on the Scottish Greens remaining part of the Scottish Government .
Ms Regan said she would " review" The Power sharing agreement to ensure it was " working for The People of Scotland".
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie , meanwhile, said on Twitter that Ms Regan's claim that she had spoken to the leaders of all pro-Yes parties earlier on Tuesday was not true.
Mr Yousaf described The Deal with Mr Harvie's' party as " vital" while Ms Forbes refused to say categorically The Arrangement would remain, adding it would be for The Greens to decide if they were happy with her approach if she won The Leadership contest.
SNP members can vote for Ms Sturgeon's successor from 13 March.
The Winner will be announced on 27 March.
Mr Yousaf has had The Most number of Scottish Government ministers declaring their support for him with Angus Robertson the latest of four cabinet secretaries to do so.
Finance secretary Ms Forbes has the backing of business minister Ivan Mckee , while Ms Regan has the support of High Profile MP Joanna Cherry .
The SNP leadership candidates will take part in an.
A special edition of The Debate Night programme from Edinburgh will air at 20:00 on Tuesday 14 March On Bbc One Scotland.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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