Guide Note:
Alex Salmond is the current First Minister of Scotland, heading the minority government of the country. He is the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and a member of the Scottish Parliament. Preceded by Jack McConnell, Salmond has held office as First Minister since 2007.
Fast Facts:
- Born December 31, 1954 in Linlithgow, Scotland
- Assumed Office: May 16, 2007
- Political Party: Scottish National Party
- Alma Mater: University of St Andrews
- Spouse: Moira Salmond
- Member of the Banff and Buchan (UK Parliament constituency) since June 11, 1987
- Member of the Gordon (Scottish Parliament constituency) since May 3, 2007
- Leader of the Scottish National Party since September 3, 2004
Positions
- A moderate on gay rights.
- Strongly opposed to the Iraq War.
- Strongly in favor of an investigation into the war in Iraq.
- Strongly against introducing ID Cards.
