Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Alex Salmond, including posts and roles held.
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Previous
Shows previous posts, roles and other relevant information.
Representations
Gordon [2005 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
7 May 2015
- 3 May 2017
Commons
Banff and Buchan [2005 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
5 May 2005
- 6 May 2010
Commons
Banff and Buchan [1997 - 2005]
Elected 2 times
1 May 1997
- 5 May 2005
Commons
Banff and Buchan [1983 - 1997]
Elected 2 times
11 June 1987
- 1 May 1997
Commons
Party affiliation
Scottish National Party
11 June 1987
- 3 May 2017
Elections contested
Glasgow North East
8 June 2017
Commons
Other posts
First Minister of Scotland
16 May 2007
- 19 November 2014
Commons
Leader, Scottish National Party
3 September 2004
- 13 November 2014
Commons
Leader, Scottish National Party
22 September 1990
- 26 September 2000
Commons
Deputy Leader, Scottish National Party
26 September 1987
- 22 September 1990
Commons
House membership
Commons
Alex Salmond
7 May 2015
- 3 May 2017
Commons
Mr Alex Salmond
11 June 1987
- 6 May 2010
Opposition posts
Shadow SNP Westminster Group Leader (International Affairs and Europe)
Opposition Department
13 May 2015
- 3 May 2017
Commons