Martyn Day (politician)
Martyn Day MP | |
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Official Parliamentary portrait, June 2017 | |
Member of Parliament for Linlithgow and East Falkirk | |
Assumed office 8 May 2015 | |
Preceded by | Michael Connarty |
Majority | 2,919 |
Personal details | |
Born |
Falkirk, Scotland | 26 March 1971
Political party | Scottish National Party |
Website |
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Martyn Day MP (born 1971) is a Scottish politician, who has served as the Scottish National Party MP for Linlithgow and East Falkirk since 2015.[1]
Early life and education
Born in Falkirk in 1971, Martyn Day was brought up in Linlithgow and attended Linlithgow Academy. Prior to his political career, he worked for the Bank of Scotland as a personal banking manager.[2]
Political career
He was first elected to West Lothian Council at the Scottish local elections, 1999 representing the Linlithgow ward. From 2007-12 the SNP led the administration of West Lothian Council and Day was a key participant holding the portfolio of Development and Transport on the Council Executive, and served on over 40 committees and outside bodies. After the Scottish local elections, 2012, the SNP found themselves in opposition in West Lothian and Day took on the post of spokesperson for Development and Transport and group whip.
Day was selected to contest the Linlithgow and East Falkirk constituency at the 2015 UK general election and defeated the sitting Labour MP, Michael Connarty. He received 32,055 votes and a 52.0% share of the vote. He retained his seat at the 2017 snap election; albeit with a greatly reduced majority of 2,919 votes.
References
- ↑ "General Election 2015 Results: Linlithgow and East Falkirk". BBC News Online. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ Tim, Carr (18 May 2015). The Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2015. Biteback Publishing.
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External links
- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard 2010–present
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
- profile on SNP website
- Personal website
Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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Preceded by Michael Connarty |
Member of Parliament for Linlithgow and East Falkirk 2015–present |
Incumbent |