Irene Campbell | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for North Ayrshire and Arran | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Gibson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 Saltcoats |
| Political party | Labour |
| Website | www |
Irene Campbell is a Scottish Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for North Ayrshire and Arran since 2024. [1]
In the town of Saltcoats,she is the chair of SPLASH,a group seeking funding to refurbish the town's outdoor tidal pool. [2]
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. [3]
During the pandemic,Irene became frustrated at the fact swimming pools were closed and Saltcoats had an outdoor pool which had been left in a dilapidated state for a number of years.
In response,Irene founded the SPLASH Group which has been looking into getting investment to bring the tidal pool back into use which has involved work with architects. [4]
She had fond memories of the former pool from her time growing up in the town - and so the idea to return it to its former glory was born.
Since that time feasibility study and engineer’s reports have been completed,confirming that a revival of the outdoor bathing pool would be possible - and would cost in the region of £500,000. [5]
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 9 year incumbent Patricia Gibson.
Campbell was sworn in on the 10th July 2024 and has committed to being a community based MP. [6]
Campbell lives in her home-town of Saltcoats and enjoys swimming.
Campbell is the younger sister of Professor Andy Campbell.[ citation needed ]
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