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'Two pills short of flipping!' John Swinburne MSP's comments on the proposed siting of a secure psychiatric unit near Bothwell. |
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'Two pills short of flipping!' John Swinburne MSP's comments on the proposed siting of a secure psychiatric unit near Bothwell. |
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1. John Swinburne MSP (Also standing in Motherwell & Wishaw constituency) |
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| Scottish Senior Citizens Unity Party | ||
| John Swinburne was born on the 4 th July 1930 in Pennsylvania in the USA. The family returned to Scotland when he was seven and he was educated at Dalziel High School in Motherwell. He worked as a mechanical engineer and has also been a freelance journalist. He was Commercial Manager and Press Officer and is currently a Director of Motherwell Football Club. He runs his own consultancy business, the Swinburne Agency. He has written three books, including the history of the Fir Park club. He is married, a Christian and a member of the National Union of Journalists. He formed the SSCUP in early 2003, stating that "Unity" referred to the "United Kingdom" and was elected as the sexth Central Scotion regional MSP. In the parliament he is Co-Convener of the Cross-Party Group on Affordable Housing andÊDeputy Convener of the Cross-Party Groups on Loss of Consultant Led Services in Scotland -Solutions, Lupus, M.E., Scotland's Financial Future, Sports and Tobacco Control Recent electoral experience 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Motherwell & Wishaw, 1,597 votes (6.29 %) 2003 Scottish Parliament election, First on SSCUP Central Scotland list, 17,146 votes (6.52 %) (elected) | ||
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2. Russell Rodger | |
| Scottish Senior Citizens Unity Party | ||
| Russell Rodger was born in Cleland, near Motherwell in 1939. He was educated at Cleland Primary School, Wishaw High School and Glasgow University. He worked with Philips Electrical(Hamilton) for a short period before completing teacher training at Jordanhill College. Russell began his teaching career at Lanark Grammar where he was promoted to Principal Teacher of Physics, then Assistant Headteacher, and finally Depute Rector. In 1975, he was appointed Rector of Carluke High school the post from which he retired in 1996. He joined Motherwell Football Club after retiring from teaching and has been involved with the club in various capacities. In 2004 he was appointed General Manager. Russell has been involved with local radio. He helped set up Clan FM and River FM. In 2003, he assisted John Swinburne in setting up the SSCUP.
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3. Jim Robertson | |
| Scottish Senior Citizens Unity Party | ||
| Jim Robertson is a member of the SSCUP's Airdrie Coatbridge & Cumbernauld branch.
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4. Francis Moffat | |
| Scottish Senior Citizens Unity Party | ||
| Francis Moffat is a member of the SSCUP's Hamilton branch.
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5. Alex Anderson | |
| Scottish Senior Citizens Unity Party | ||
| Alex Anderson is a member of the SSCUP's Falkirk branch.
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6. Billy McNeill | |
| Scottish Senior Citizens Unity Party | ||
| Billy McNeill is a member of the SSCUP's Bellshill branch. He is a former Celtic and Scotland captain. His interest in the SSCUP was sparked through his friendship and professional association with John Swinburne. He lives in Bellshill and actively supports the manifesto issues laid out by the SSCUP.
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7. Eric Caldow | |
| Scottish Senior Citizens Unity Party | ||
| Eric Caldow lives in Mauchline, and is a list candidate for the SSCUP.He is a former Rangers and Scotland captain. He fully embraces the aims of the SSCUP in seeking to bring pensioner issues to the forefront in politics.
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8. David Thomson | |
| Scottish Senior Citizens Unity Party | ||
| David Thomson became involved with the SSCUP prior to the last election. He works tirelessly for the party in his role as constituency office manager. He is currently nominating officer for the party and a list candidate for the SSCUP in Central Scotland. He was Sixth on the SSCUP list in 2003.
Recent electoral experience 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Sixth on SSCUP Central Scotland list, 17,146 votes (6.52 %) | ||
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