Irene Campbell | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament forNorth 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 aScottishLabour Party politician who has served as theMember of Parliament forNorth Ayrshire and Arran since2024.[1]
In the town ofSaltcoats, 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 atAuchenharvie 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 andSaltcoats 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 theScottish Labour MP for North Ayrshire and Arran on a 21.5% swing to Labour from the SNP, unseating the nine year incumbentPatricia Gibson.[6]
In November 2024, Campbell voted in favour of theTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legaliseassisted suicide.[7]
Campbell lives in her home-town of Saltcoats and enjoys swimming.
Campbell is the younger sister ofProfessor Andy Campbell.[citation needed]
