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Elaine Smith (Elaine Agnes Smith) was born on 5 May, 1963 in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, is a Scottish Labour politician. Discover Elaine Smith's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?

Popular As Elaine Agnes Smith
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Age 60 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 5 May 1963
Birthday 5 May
Birthplace Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
Nationality United Kingdom

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1963

Elaine Agnes Smith (born 5 May 1963) is a former Scottish Labour politician who served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Central Scotland region from 2016 until she stood down at the 2021 election.

1999

She was previously MSP for the Coatbridge and Chryston constituency from 1999 until 2016.

Smith was born in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire and attended St Patrick's School, a local co-educational Roman Catholic school.

She studied Economics and Politics at Glasgow College and then trained as a Modern Studies and Economics teacher at St Andrews College, a Catholic teacher-training institution in Glasgow.

She worked as a secondary school teacher before becoming a local government officer, also gaining a Diploma in Public Sector Management.

Smith was elected as a Scottish Labour MSP for her local constituency of Coatbridge and Chryston in the 1999 Scottish Parliament election, with a majority of 10,404.

2003

She subsequently went on to be returned in 2003, 2007 and 2011, with majorities of 8,571, 4,510 and 2,741 respectively.

2011

On 11 May 2011, she was elected to serve as one of two Deputy Presiding Officers of the Scottish Parliament.

2013

In 2013, Smith voiced her opposition to same-sex marriage, claiming at a session of the Equal Opportunities Committee that its introduction could lead to polygamy.

2014

Smith was one of three Labour MSPs that voted against the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014.

2015

Smith supported Jeremy Corbyn during both the 2015 and 2016 Labour Party leadership elections.

2016

During the 2016 European Union membership referendum, she backed Britain leaving the European Union, contrary to the position of the Labour Party.

In the 2016 Scottish Parliament election, Smith lost her seat by 3,779 votes after watching her vote share drop by 17.6%.

She gained a list seat as one of seven additional members for the Central Scotland region and was returned for the new session.

Following the retirement of Tricia Marwick, she attempted to be elected Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.

However, she was defeated by Ken Macintosh, a fellow Labour MSP and one of the additional members for the West Scotland region.

After standing down as a Deputy Presiding Officer, she became a member of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee.

2017

Smith supported Richard Leonard in the 2017 Scottish Labour Party leadership election.

Following Leonard's victory, she was appointed to his frontbench and was given the new role of Scottish Labour Spokesperson for Eradication of Poverty and Inequality.

Her appointment was controversial because of her record of opposing same-sex marriage.

2018

In February 2018, Smith invited anti-abortion academic Professor Priscilla K. Coleman to speak at an event in the Scottish Parliament discussing what Coleman believes is the harmful impact of abortion on mental health.

After facing criticism from Scottish Labour colleagues, Smith withdrew the invitation, citing a "diary clash".

In response to the backlash, Richard Leonard said "It has been made clear to Elaine that she needs to comply with the party’s policy on issues like a woman’s right to choose."

2019

In September 2019, Smith announced she would be standing down at the next Scottish Parliament election on health grounds.

Later that month, she became Scottish Labour Parliamentary Business Manager, replacing Neil Findlay.

Smith nominated Monica Lennon in the 2021 Scottish Labour leadership election.

She stood down at the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.

Smith is a member of the trade unions Unite the Union, formerly Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU), and General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTC).