Introduction
Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative politician who has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Lothian region since May 2021.
Early life and Political career
Webber was born and raised in Edinburgh. She attended Currie High School and the University of Edinburgh.
Webber was elected as Councillor for the Pentland Hills ward on City of Edinburgh Council in the 2017 council election. She was the Conservatives' transport spokeswoman in the Council.
On 20 November 2020, Webber was chosen as the Conservative candidate for Edinburgh Western at the upcoming Scottish Parliament election. She faced calls for her deselection in March 2021 after WhatsApp messages that were highly critical of COVID-19 restrictions were leaked.
On 8 May 2021, she was elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Lothian. She is the Scottish Conservative Shadow Secretary for drugs policy.