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Angus MacNeil

Angus MacNeil was an independent candidate in Na h-Eileanan an Iar in the UK Parliamentary general election. They received 1,370 votes.

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Angus MacNeil's policies

Statement to voters

Angus Brendan MacNeil was born and brought up in Tangasdale, on the Isle of Barra.

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He was educated at Castlebay School Isle of Barra; The Nicolson Institute, Isle of Lewis, Strathclyde University and Jordanhill, Glasgow.

After working as a journalist with the BBC, he taught for two years in Salen, Isle of Mull, where he started the Gaelic Medium Unit before moving to Fort William. Angus Brandan lives on the family croft with his wife Jane and their three daughters. He is an active crofter and enjoys fishing and football.

Angus Brendan MacNeil was elected MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar in 2005 and he has a high profile throughout his constituency. The main islands in the constituency, which is the length of Wales, include Lewis and Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra.

Over the last Parliament Angus Brandan has successfully fought for his constituents on issues as varied as coastguards, fishing, fuel and mobile phone connectivity.

This statement was last updated on June 3, 2021.

This statement was added by Angus MacNeil, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.

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Angus MacNeil's elections

Date Election Party Results Position
2024 Na h-Eileanan an Iar: UK Parliamentary general election Independent 1,370 votes (not elected) 3rd / 8 candidates
2019 Na h-Eileanan an Iar: UK Parliamentary general election Scottish National Party (SNP) 6,531 votes (elected) 1st / 4 candidates
2017 Na h-Eileanan an Iar: UK Parliamentary general election Scottish National Party (SNP) 6,013 votes (elected) 1st / 5 candidates
2015 Na h-Eileanan an Iar: UK Parliamentary general election Scottish National Party (SNP) 8,662 votes (elected) 1st / 5 candidates
2010 Na h-Eileanan an Iar: UK Parliamentary general election Scottish National Party (SNP) 6,723 votes (elected) 1st / 5 candidates
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