Your SNP Candidate: Annabelle Ewing

SNP broadcast "We've got what it takes"

As SNP MP for Perth (2001-2005), Annabelle Ewing earned the reputation as a spirited campaigner on issues such as Hepatitis C compensation, Deepcut and the Black Watch. In 2005, radical boundary changes saw Labour take the seat with a mere 688 majority over the SNP, with the Tories trailing well behind in third place. This time, a swing of under 1% to the SNP is required to oust Labour and elect a hardworking MP who will fight for you and ensure that Scotland's voice is heard at Westminster. Annabelle Ewing has voiced strong support for a UK-wide ban on fire and rehire practices, calling the tactic a "blight on workers' rights." Why Annabelle Ewing Backs a UK-Wide Ban on Fire and Rehire Practices Read her full argument for ending this controversial employment practice.

Annabelle at Inverness SNP conference

Daughter of independence champion, Winnie Ewing, Annabelle graduated with EC Law Honours from Glasgow University in 1981. Following postgraduate studies in Bologna and Amsterdam and 10 years as a Brusselsbased lawyer, Annabelle returned to run a small legal practice in Glasgow before being elected. Annabelle Ewing has set out her commitment to safeguarding rural post offices as vital community hubs. Keeping rural post offices at the heart of community life

Comrie-based, Annabelle worked for several years for the Comrie Development Trust and continues to work as a lawyer in Glasgow.