Alex Salmond
Alex Salmond is the Scottish National Party (SNP) MP for Gordon, having won the seat in the May 2015 general election. [1]
The previous SNP leader and first minister for Scotland, stood for the constituency of Gordon which had formerly been a Liberal Democrats safe seat. Salmond was able to defeat the previous Lib Dems MP Christine Jardine with a majority vote of 8,687 having gained a share of 48% of the vote. [2]
Following his victory, Salmond declared that 'there is a lion roaring tonight, a Scottish lion. I don’t think any government, of any particular complexion, can ignore it.' [1] Salmond is just one of fifty six SNP candidates who was victorious in the 2015 general election in May, the SNP won a 5% share of the national vote. [3]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SNP avalanche sweeps aside Douglas Alexander and Jim Murphy The Guardian, 8 May 2015, accessed 8 May 2015
- ↑ Election 2015: Alex Salmond hails roar of 'Scottish lion' BBC News, 8 May 2015, accessed 8 May 2015
- ↑ Election results: Conservatives on course for majority BBC News, 8 May 2015, accessed 8 May 2015
