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SWINSON, Jo

East Dunbartonshire Liberal Democrat
 

Member for East Dunbartonshire since 2005. Political career: Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland since 2006; Liberal Democrat Shadow Arts Minister 2005-06; Liberal Democrat Whip 2005-06; Member, Liberal Democrat Gender Balance Task Force since 2002; Scottish Election List Candidate, West of Scotland, 2003; Scottish Election Candidate, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, 2003; General Election Candidate, Hull East 2001; Member, Liberal Democrat Federal Executive 2002; Vice Chair, Liberal Democrat Youth and Students 1999- 2001. Special political interests: Environment, mental health, corporate social responsibility, public health. Profession/Trade: Marketing, public health. Education: Douglas Academy, Milngavie; London School of Economics, BSC Management (Hons) First. Affiliations: Amnesty International. Hobbies: Hiking, reading, gym, salsa dancing. b. 5 February 1980. Single.

 
  2005     2001  
LIB DEM HOLD Votes % +/- % Votes %
Lib Dem 19,533 41.8      
Labour 15,472 33.1      
Conservative 7,708 16.5      
SNP 2,716 5.8      
Scot Green 876 1.9      
Scot Soc 419 0.9      
Majority 4,061 8.7      
Turnout 46,724 72.1