Evelyn Tweed
Evelyn Tweed | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Stirling | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Crawford |
| Majority | 6,895 |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | West of Scotland University Heriot-Watt University |
Evelyn Tweed is a Scottish politician who has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Stirling since 2021. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), she has been a councillor in Stirling for Trossachs and Teith ward since 2017.[1]
Early life and career[]
Tweed was born in Ayr, in the west of Scotland. She attended the University of the West of Scotland and Heriot-Watt University She previously worked as a housing professional with Cube and Loreburn.[2]
Political career[]
In the 2017 Scottish local elections, Tweed was elected to the Stirling council, representing the Trossachs and Teith ward.[3] She became the council's public safety commission convener following the resignation of Maureen Bennison.[4]
Member of the Scottish Parliament[]
Tweed was selected as the SNP's candidate for the Stirling constituency in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.[2] After a successful campaign, she succeeded retiring MSP Bruce Crawford, as the MSP for Stirling. [5]
Personal life[]
Tweed lives in Stirling with her husband and two children.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Stirling – Scottish Parliament constituency". BBC News. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ a b "Former housing professional Evelyn Tweed launches bid to become MSP". Scottish Housing News. Dundee Press Agency Ltd. 26 October 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Evelyn Tweed". stirling.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ Marjoribanks, Kaiya (23 September 2020). "War of words as councillor blasts former SNP colleagues amidst bullying row". Daily Record. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ Marzella, Chris (7 May 2021). "BREAKING: SNP secure election victory in Stirling". Daily Record. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
External links[]
- Scottish Parliament profiles of MSPs: Evelyn Tweed
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