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'I think the phrase 'The United Kingdom' is actually lost on a lot of people. They don't realise that Scotland is a different nation with a different background and different traditions.' Alan Beith, Lib Dem MP for Berwick-Upon-Tweed, 15 th January 2007. |
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1. Jim Hume (Not standing in a constitency) |
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| Liberal Democrat | ||
| Jim Hume was born in Peebles and raised in Selkirkshire. He works in the family-run farm in the Yarrow Valley, with livestock in Dumfriesshire. He is married to Lynne, with 3 kids - Duncan, Callum and Julia. Duncan and Callum are studying at the Barony College near Dumfries. Julia has just moved up from Yarrow Primary to Selkirk High School this year and Lynne, who is the Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the Dumfries ward, runs a Events and Catering business. Jim Hume is Vice Chair of "Environment and Land Use" for the National Farmers Union of Scotland, and ex-Chairman of Lothians and Borders NFU. In these posts he gave evidence to Scottish Parliament Development Committees, Lobbying regularly against and with Ministers, MEPs, MSPs, MPs and Councillors. Hume has led and taken part in delegations to the European Parliament, with successful presentations to Commissioners and has also had a short internship with an MEP in Brussels. Jim Hume currently sits on the board of Scottish Enterprise Borders, and has done so for the last 4 years, Chairing their Land Based Advisory Group and being involved in a small business scheme for the South of Scotland in cooperation with Dumfries and Galloway. "Econominc development is key to bettering the future of any region and country" states Hume. Recent electoral experience | ||
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2. Patsy Kenton (Not standing in a constitency) |
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| Liberal Democrat | ||
| Patsy Kenton was born in 1954 and is a Registered General Nurse. She has two sons and works as a Managing Director. She is a Founder Member of the Scottish Council on Ageing and a member of the Scottish Secretariat of the UN Year of the Older Person. Her interests include Small Business, Age Issues, Health, Rural Affairs, riding, theatre, concerts and reading. Recent electoral experience 2005 Westminster Parliament election, Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale & Tweeddale, 9,046 votes (20.28 %) 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Inverness East, Nairn & Lochaber, 5,622 votes (16.16 %) 2001 Westminster Parliament election, Inverness East, Nairn & Lochaber, 9,420 votes (22.19 %) 1999 Scottish Parliament election, Moray, 3,056 votes (9.10 %) 1999 Scottish Parliament election, Fifth on Lib Dem North East Scotland list, 43,226 votes (21.43 %) | ||
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3. Cllr Joe Rosiejak (Not standing in a constitency) |
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| Liberal Democrat | ||
| Joe Rosiejack became Lib Dem Cllr for Brucefield & Netherton in Fife in December 2002 following the death of sitting Lib Dem Cllr Elizabeth Harris who had represented the area since 1984. He held the ward in 2003 but is believed to be standing down in May 2003. Recent electoral experience 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Tenth on Lib Dem Mid Scotland & Fife list, 30,112 votes, (12.04 %) 2003 Fife Council election, Brucefield & Netherton, 919 votes, (81.62 %) (elected) 2002 Fife Council By-election, Brucefield & Netherton, 491 votes, (61.92 %) (elected) | ||
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4. Paul McGreal (Also standing in Carrick, Cumnock & Doon Valley constitency) |
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| Liberal Democrat | ||
| Paul is a Project Manager for Stage Lighting Design Company. He has previously worked as a President of a Students' Union. He has a keen interest in Arts provision, and is an active Shinty Player and runner. Recent electoral experience 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Livingston, 2,714 votes (8.8 %) | ||
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5. Iain Dale (Also standing in Cunninghame South constitency) |
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| Liberal Democrat | ||
| Iain Dale was born in Irvine in 1961 and comes from an "auld Irvine" family. He was educated at John Galt Primary, Irvine Royal Academy, Teesside Polytechnic and Suffolk & Great Yarmouth College of Nursing. He has been employed as Liaison Officer to Elspeth Attwooll, Member of the European Parliament for Scotland, for the last three and a half years. He previously worked as a specialist International Directory Enquiries Operator at BT's Bourtreehill Exchange. Other employment experience has included: Pub Management, Mental Health Nursing, Fundraising for Liberal Democrat Calling, Local Government and Life Insurance sales. His Father, John, ran his own roofing and roughcasting business for many years in the town. Iain was second cousin to the last Provost of Irvine, Alex Rubie, with Rubie being Iain's middle name. Iain is in a committed relationship with Catherine, who is a Pensions Manager and a Liberal Democrat campaigner in Kinross-Shire. He has a teenage son, from his former marriage, who lives in England. Recent electoral experience 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Cunninghame South, 1,505 votes (6.61 %) 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Third on Lib Dem South of Scotland list, 27,026 votes (10.26 %) | ||
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6. Cllr Catriona Bhatia (Not standing in a constitency) |
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| Liberal Democrat | ||
| Catriona Bhatia is the daughter of Lord Steel of Aikwood, the ex Liberal leader and Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament. She was born and raised in the Scottish Borders. She attended Kirkhope Primary School, Selkirk High School and George Watsons College. After studying Hotel Management at Westminster College, London she enjoyed a highly successful career in the tourism industry.Ê She is also a Sunday Club Assistant at the Leckie Memorial Church.ÊCatriona is married to Rajiv and they have three daughters and one sonÊ- India, Caledonia, Persia and Rio. She won the Peebles & District East ward of Scottish Borders Council from Labour in 2003. She is Vice-Chairman of the Scrutiny Committee and a member of the Development & Building Control Committee, Appeals Panel, Education Appeals, Tweeddale Area Committee and Peebles Common Good Fund. Recent electoral experience 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Fourth on Lib Dem South of Scotland list, 27,026 votes (10.26 %) 2003 Scottish Borders Council election, Peebles & District East, 829 votes (55.98 %) (elected) | ||
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7. Marianne Andrews (Not standing in a constitency) |
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| Liberal Democrat | ||
| Marianne was born in Edinburgh in 1977, growing up in Dunfermline and Coldingham in the Scottish Borders. Marianne was educated at Eyemouth High School & Herriot Watt University. She is now a Risk and Controls Manager with a major Life Assurance company. After finishing University she was keen to get back out of the city, and has lived for the last eight years in Haddington in East Lothian. Marianne is married to Matt, a Business Analyst, who is campaign manager and agent for East Lothian PSPC Judy Hayman. They met twelve years ago when Matt was living in Melrose, and have a five year old Lakeland Terrier called Nanook. Marianne is a Community Councillor in Haddington, she is also a trustee and management committee member of her local Citizens Advice Bureaux. Recent electoral experience | ||
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8. Ruby Kirkwood (Not standing in a constitency) |
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| Liberal Democrat | ||
| Ruby Kirkwood says "Though born outside Carlisle, I have lived and worked in Irvine for over 20 years. I achieved assorted qualifications at the old Irvine Royal Academy before doing an HNC in Business Studies at the Irvine Annex of Kilmarnock College. It was also a fun and rewarding experience to be a member of the Irvine Sea Cadets for two years. In my private life I live with three cats and an exuberant and energetic (and not to mention mischievous), but wholly affectionate West Highland Terrier called Hamilton. He is my incentive to enjoy walking in the beautiful Ayrshire countryside. I also enjoy historical literature and period drama and appreciate the history of our nation. Having just passed my driving test I am also more able to enjoy my hobbies and help my LibDem colleagues." Recent electoral experience | ||
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