Alan Brown (Scottish politician)
Alan Brown MP |
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Member of Parliament for Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
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Assumed office 8 May 2015 |
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Preceded by | Cathy Jamieson |
Majority | 13,638 (25.3%) |
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Born | Newmilns, Scotland |
12 August 1970
Political party | Scottish National Party |
Children | 2 sons |
Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
Website | Official website |
Alan Brown (born 12 August 1970) is a Scottish politician and the Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Kilmarnock and Loudoun, since gaining the seat in the 2015 general election.[1]
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Background and Education
Brown was born on 12 August 1970 to parents Eric and Irene in Kilmarnock; Brown has lived there all his life.[2] He attended his local primary school and Loudoun Academy. He subsequently attended Glasgow University where he graduated with an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering.[3] He worked, both in the public and private sectors, as a Civil engineer.[3] He is a lifelong supporter of Kilmarnock Football Club.
Political career
He was first elected as a SNP councillor in the East Ayrshire Council election, 2007 for the Irvine Valley ward, topping the poll with 1,497 first preferences. He was re-elected in the East Ayrshire Council election, 2012, taking the second seat on this occasion with 1,252 first preferences but again exceeding the quota. A senior figure in the SNP delegation he has held positions Housing and Strategic Planning & Resources.[4]
He was selected to contest the Kilmarnock and Loudoun constituency for the party at the 2015 general election and received 30,000 votes (a 55.7% share) defeating the Labour incumbent Cathy Jamieson. The first Scottish seat to declare on election night, the constituency was the first SNP gain.[5]
Personal life
Brown is married and has two sons.[3]
References
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External links
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
- Profile at BBC News Democracy Live
- Alan Brown on TwitterLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Alan Brown on East Ayrshire Council
- Profile on SNP website
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Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Kilmarnock and Loudoun 2015–present |
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- Living people
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- People from Kilmarnock
- Scottish civil engineers
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