Evelyn Tweed
Evelyn Tweed | |
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 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Stirling | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Crawford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Evelyn Tweed Ayr, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Spouse | Ahsan Khan |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Stirling, Scotland |
| 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. Tweed was a member of the Board of the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland from 2007 to 2009. She was the Director of Investment at Loreburn Housing Association.[2][3]
Political career
In the 2017 Scottish local elections, Tweed was elected to the Stirling council, representing the Trossachs and Teith ward.[4] She became the council's public safety commission convener following the resignation of Maureen Bennison.[5]
In June 2022 she apologised after being photographed holding the flag of the ultra-nationalist group Siol nan Gaidheal.[6]
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.[7]
Personal life
Tweed lives in Stirling with her husband, Ahsan Khan, and their two children. She enjoys running and reading in her spare time.[4][3]
References
- ^ "Stirling – Scottish Parliament constituency". BBC News. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ 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 "About". Evelyn Tweed MSP. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Evelyn Tweed". stirling.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ Marjoribanks, Kaiya (23 September 2020). "War of words as councillor blasts former SNP colleagues amidst bullying row". Daily Record. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "SNP MSP apologises for holding ultranationalist flag at independence rally".
- ^ 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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