Calum Kerr
Calum Kerr | |
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SNP Spokesperson for Environment and Rural Affairs | |
In office 20 May 2015 – 8 June 2017 | |
Leader | Angus Robertson |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | TBD |
Member of Parliament for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | |
In office 8 May 2015 – 3 May 2017 | |
Preceded by | Michael Moore |
Succeeded by | John Lamont |
Personal details | |
Born |
Calum Robert Kerr 5 April 1972 Galashiels, Scotland, UK |
Political party | Scottish National Party |
Alma mater | University of St Andrews |
Website | Official website |
Calum Robert Kerr (born 5 April 1972) is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk 2015–2017. During his time as a MP, he was the SNP's Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson in the House of Commons.
Early life
Kerr was born in Galashiels.[1] He was educated at Peebles High School where his father was the headteacher.[2] Kerr studied history at St Andrews University.[3] Prior to politics he worked in sales for IT companies including Avaya.
Political career
The seat, and its predecessors Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale and Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles, had been held by the Scottish Liberal Democrats and the Scottish Liberal Party since 1965.[4]
Kerr was elected in the May 2015 general election,[5][6] He was the SNP's Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson in the House of Commons.[7]
He is stood for re-election in the United Kingdom general election, 2017 but was not successful.
References
- ↑ Birth certificate of Calum Robert Kerr, 20 March 1973, Galashiels District 4796/79 4689 - National Records of Scotland
- ↑ Hannan, Martin (30 June 2015). "Meet your new Scottish MPs: #31 Calum Kerr, Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk". The National. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ↑ "Calum Kerr MP". snp.org. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ↑ Entwistle, Mark (8 May 2015). "ELECTION: Calum Kerr comes through nailbiting recount for SNP in Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk". Southern Reporter. Johnston Press. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ↑ "Results announced for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk". scotborders.gov.uk. 8 May 2015. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ↑ "Election 2015: Berwickshire, Roxburgh & Selkirk Parliamentary constituency". BBC News. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ↑ "Calum Kerr MP". parliament.uk. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
External links
- Calum Kerr MP personal website
- Profile on SNP website
- Calum Kerr on Twitter
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard 2010–present
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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Preceded by Michael Moore |
Member of Parliament for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk 2015–2017 |
Succeeded by John Lamont |