Labour Party Recruit Former Pars Boss

Jim Leishman to be champion older people.

Scottish Labour has announced that Jim Leishman, current Provost of Fife Council and former Dunfermline Athletic manager, is to be our Champion for Older People.

Neil Findlay, Labour health spokesman, said:
 
"It is an honour to name Jim Leishman MBE as Scottish Labour's Champion for Older People.
 
"Jim is a popular figure all over the country for the character and humour he brought to Scottish football and he has enjoyed a second wind over the past two years since taking on the job of Provost of Fife Council.
 
"Since Jim's election in 2012, he has worked with enthusiasm and dedication to represent the interests of his constituents, particularly older people. He is also proof that age is no barrier to public service, even after stepping back from his career as a manager.
 
"I know that Jim will do a fantastic job as Scottish Labour’s Champion for Older People and look forward to working with him in his new role." 
 
Jim Leishman, said:
 
"I am delighted and privileged to be named as Scottish Labour’s Champion for Older People.
 
"My father had a stroke soon after he retired and my mother spent her retirement caring for him, so I know how important it is to provide support and care for older people.
 
"People across the country are living longer and it’s important that they approach old age in relative comfort and hopefully have the opportunity to enjoy their retirement.
 
"I will do my best to contribute to supporting older people in my new role and hope that I will be able to make a real difference to people’s lives."