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Alex Cole-Hamilton
Profile
Alex Cole-Hamilton is a Scottish politician who has served as the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats since 2021 and has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Western since 2016. Before his election to the Scottish Parliament, he worked in the children’s voluntary sector for organizations such as YouthLink Scotland and Aberlour Child Care Trust. Throughout his career, he has prioritized issues including children's mental health, climate change, and support for refugees. He is known for his vocal opposition to Scottish independence and his advocacy for moderate, liberal values in Scottish politics.
Details
- Born
- July 22, 1977 · 48 years old
- Birth place
- Hertfordshire, England
- Education
- Madras College
- Career
- Constituency organiser, policy and communications officer in the children’s voluntary sector, Director and Convener of Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights)
