Alan Brown (Scottish politician)
| Alan Brown MP | |
|---|---|
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| SNP Spokesperson on Transport, Infrastructure and Energy | |
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Assumed office 20 June 2017 | |
| Leader | Ian Blackford |
| Preceded by | Drew Hendry |
| Member of Parliament for Kilmarnock and Loudoun | |
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Assumed office 8 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Cathy Jamieson |
| Majority | 6,269 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
12 August 1970 Newmilns, Scotland |
| 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] In 2017, Brown was appointed as the SNP Westminister spokesperson on Transports, Infrastructure and Energy.[2]
Background and Education
Brown was born on 12 August 1970 to parents Eric and Irene in Kilmarnock; Brown has lived there all his life.[3] He attended his local primary school and Loudoun Academy. He subsequently attended Glasgow University where he graduated with an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering.[4] He worked, both in the public and private sectors, as a Civil engineer.[4] He is a lifelong supporter of Kilmarnock Football Club.
Political career
Councillor and election as MP, 2015
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.[5]
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.[6]
General election, 2017
Brown, like other sitting MPs in the House of Commons at the time, remained the MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun until Prime Minister Theresa May called an early snap general election for June 2017.[7] Brown is re-contesting the Kilmarnock and Loudoun parliamentary seat.[8] Despite a fall in SNP seat and support in the 2017 General Election like the party received in the 2015 election, Brown was re-elected as MP to the Kilmarnock and Loudoun seat with a majority of over six thousand votes.[9]
SNP front bench appointment
On June 20, 2017, Brown was appointed to the SNP Westminister front bench team as the SNP spokesperson on Transport, Infrastructure and Energy.[2]
Personal life
Brown is married and has two sons.[4]
References
- ↑ "Kilmarnock & Loudoun Parliamentary constituency". Election 2015 Results. BBC. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- 1 2 https://www.facebook.com/AlanBrownSNP/posts/1159572314148611
- ↑ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/alan-brown-as-snp-mp-for-kilmarnock-loudoun#/story
- 1 2 3 Burns, Janice (1 June 2015). "Meet your new Scottish MPs: #17 Alan Brown, Kilmarnock and Loudoun". The National. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ↑ Brown, Alan. "Cllr Alan Brown". SNP Party Website. SNP. Archived from the original on 28 April 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ "Kilmarnock and Loudoun". BBC Election website. BBC. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ↑ https://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/Alan-Brown/4470
- ↑ http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/re-elect-alan-brown-in-2017
- ↑ http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/kilmarnock-loudoun-re-elects-alan-10590735
External links
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard 2010–present
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
- Alan Brown on Twitter
- Profile on SNP website
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Cathy Jamieson |
Member of Parliament for Kilmarnock and Loudoun 2015–present |
Incumbent |