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Irene Campbell
Irene Campbell is a Scottish Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for North Ayrshire and Arran since 2024.[1] In the town of Saltcoats, she is the chair of SPLASH, a group seeking funding to refurbish the town's outdoor tidal pool.[2] Early life and educationIrene Campbell was born in 1964 in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire. She was educated locally at Auchenharvie Academy before attending university gaining a BA (Hons) and later a master's degree.[3] SPLASH GroupDuring the pandemic, Irene became frustrated at the fact swimming pools were closed and Saltcoats 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] Parliamentary careerCampbell was elected as the Scottish Labour MP for North Ayrshire and Arran on a 21.5% swing to Labour from the SNP, unseating the nine year incumbent Patricia Gibson.[6] In November 2024, Campbell voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted suicide.[7] Personal lifeCampbell lives in her home-town of Saltcoats and enjoys swimming. Campbell is the younger sister of Professor Andy Campbell.[citation needed] References
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