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Joan McAlpine
Scottish journalist and politician (born 1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Joan MacAlpine-Stiles.
Joan McAlpine (born 28 January 1962) is a former Scottish journalist and former Scottish National Party politician. She was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the South Scotland region from 2011 to 2021. McAlpine is known for her opposition to the provisions of the legislation which sought to reform the Gender Recognition Act and for her views on sex and gender.
Quick Facts Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the First Minister of Scotland, First Minister ...
Joan McAlpine | |
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![]() McAlpine in 2013 | |
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the First Minister of Scotland | |
In office 25 May 2011 ā 4 September 2015 | |
First Minister | Alex Salmond Nicola Sturgeon |
Preceded by | Alasdair Allan |
Succeeded by | Jim Eadie, Kevin Stewart |
Member of the Scottish Parliament for South Scotland 1 of 7 Regional MSPs | |
In office 5 May 2011 ā 5 May 2021 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1962-01-28) 28 January 1962 (age 62)[1] Gourock, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
Political party | Scottish National Party |
Spouse | Pat Kane (divorced) |
Children | 2 daughters (Grace, Eleanor) |
Alma mater | University of Glasgow City University London |
Website | www![]() |
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