Regional Lists

'A backdrop of Westminster sleaze, unpopular leadership and the stench of a government in power for too long represents the SNP's best chance of victory since the 1970s.' Scottish Political Editor Paul Hutcheon in the Sunday Herald, 18 th June 2006.

North East Scotland Region

Labour Party candidates

	1. Richard Baker MSP
	Labour
	Richard Barker was born in Edinburgh in 1974 and educated at Cowdenbeath primary school, St Bee's School in Cumbria and Aberdeen University where he graduated with a MA in English literature. He was Deputy President and then President of the National Union of Students from 1997 until 2000 then worked as a Press Officer for Help the Aged from 2000 until 2002, before becoming a research officer for the Labour Party from 2002 until his election in 2003. His unexpected election as the seventh Regional list MSP, from second place on the Labour list, was due to the losses of Aberdeen North and Dundee East to the SNP which was compensated for by two regional seats. Both his parents are Anglican priests and his hobbies include the Anglican Church and choral singing. Ministerial positions None Recent electoral experience 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Second on Labour North East Scotland list, 49,189 votes (20.19 %) (elected)
	2. Marlyn Glen MSP
	Labour
	Marlyn Glen was born in Dundee in 1951 and educated at Kirkton High School in Dundee and St Andrews University, Dundee University and the Open University, graduating with diplomas in education, special education and a degree in phychology. She worked as a teacher in Liverpool and the as and English teacher at ravenspark Academy in Irvine and then as a Learning Support teacher at Baldragon Academy in Dundee. She is a member of the EIS and was a member of the Executive of the Scottish Labour Party. She selected to contest the Westminster seat of Dundee East when John McAllion retired to Holyrood in 2001 but Labour HQ forced a re-run which was won by Iain Luke. Marlyn Glen was second on the Labour North East Scotland list in 1999 and was first in 2003 when she was elected as the third North East Scotland MSP. Ministerial positions None Recent electoral experience 2003 Scottish Parliament election, First on Labour North East Scotland list, 49,189 votes (20.19 %) (elected) 1999 Scottish Parliament election, Second on Labour North East Scotland list, 77,666 votes (25.46 %) 1993 Dundee City Council by-election, Blackshade, (elected)
	3. Kevin Hutchens
	Labour
	Kevin Hutchens was born in Peterborough and educated at Orton Longueville School, the University of Kent and University of Wales. Qualified in Community Work he moved to Scotland in 1987 and eventually came to work in Stonehaven in 1989. He is employed as a Community Development Officer for People with Learning Disabilities. He is on four Boards of Directors including the United Nations Association of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Langstane Housing Association Limited. He became Chairperson of the Kincardine and Mearns Community Safety Committee and is Chair of kincardine Branch Labour Party.. His personal interests are History, Theatre, Cinema, Walking and Travel. He has walked the West Highland Way and increased his love of this beautiful nation of Scotland. Locally he has held several offices in the Labour Party and was local co-ordinator for the Yes Yes Campaign for the Scottish Parliament. He is an active member of the Transport and General Workers Union. Recent electoral experience 2005 Westminster Parliament election, Moray, 7,919 votes (20.41 %) 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Aberdeenshire West & Kincardine, 2,727 votes (8.62 %) 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Third on Labour North East Scotland list, 49,189 votes (20.19 %) 2001 Westminster Parliament election, Aberdeenshire West & Kincardine, 4,669 votes (12.31 %)
	4. Cllr Sandra Macdonald
	Labour
	Sandra Macdonald was born in Uganda and was educated at Aberdeen University where she graduated with a MA (Hons) in Georgraphy. She is an Aberdeen Cllr. In 2003 she won St Machar with a majority of 15 over the SNP's Heather Gowers - an increase in the majority of one on the 1999 result. She is interested in Community Empowerment, Jobs & Industry, Equality & Diversity, Social Justice, the Urban Environment and Regeneration. Her hobbies include Reading, Hillwalking, Tennis, Live Music and Cycling. Recent electoral experience 2003 City of Aberdeen Council election, St Machar, 348 votes (31.52 %) (elected)
	5. Mohammed Asif
	Labour
	Recent electoral experience
	6. Jacqueline Tuckwell
	Labour
	Recent electoral experience
	7. Cllr Leonard Ironside JP
	Labour
	Leonard Ironside was born in Aberdeen and educated at Hilton Academy. He worked as Area Manager (North of Scotland) for Parkinsons Society. Cllr Len Ironside is the Labour Group Leader on Aberdeen Council. He was a Grampian Regional Cllr before standing for the City of Aberdeen Council. In 1995 he had a majority of 734 over the SNP which was reduced to 83 in 2003. He is a m ember of the Guild of Burgesses of Aberdeen; Fellow of the R.S.A.; C.B.E. Special Interests: Economic Development, Social Work, Coaching Sport for the Disabled. Member of Board of Governors for the Robert Gordon University, Fundraising for various charities. His interests include Wrestling: European Lightweight Champion, Scottish Welterweight Champion, Commonwealth Lightweight Champion 1978-1980. After-dinner Speaking Coaching people with disabilities in athletics/swimming/weight training. Plays the piano and drums. Recent electoral experience 2003 City of Aberdeen Council election, Summerhill, 589 votes (35.74 %) (elected) 1999 City of Aberdeen Council election, Summerhill, 831 votes (45.09 %) (elected) 1995 City of Aberdeen Council election, Muirfield, 986 votes (72.45 %) (elected) 1994 Grampian Regional Council election, St Nicolas, 1,269 votes (55.76 %) (elected) 1990 Grampian Regional Council election, St Nicolas, 1,257 votes (50.83 %) (elected)

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