Irene Campbell
Scottish Labour politician
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Irene Campbell (born 1964) is a Scottish Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for North Ayrshire and Arran since 2024.[1]
Irene Campbell | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for North Ayrshire and Arran | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Gibson |
| Majority | 3,551 (8.4%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 (age 61–62) Saltcoats, Scotland |
| Party | Labour |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
Irene Campbell was born in 1964 in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire. She was educated locally at Auchenharvie Academy before attending university gaining a BA (Hons) and later a master's degree.[2]
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Parliamentary career
Campbell was elected as the Scottish Labour MP for North Ayrshire and Arran on a 21.5% swing to Labour from the SNP, unseating the nine-year incumbent Patricia Gibson.[6]
Personal life
Campbell lives in her home-town of Saltcoats and enjoys swimming.
Campbell is the younger sister of Professor Andy Campbell.[citation needed]
