Alexander Burnett was first elected to represent Aberdeenshire West in 2016 with a majority of 900, then re-elected in 2021 with a majority of 3,390 and 47.2% of the votes cast.
Alexander lives near Banchory with his wife and three children. He was educated at Newcastle University, where he studied law, before working abroad for nine years in Azerbaijan. Outside politics, Alexander is well-known in Deeside through his rugby, renewable energy, and community activities.
Alexander has been on the Environment, Climate Change & Land Reform Committee; the Finance & Constitution Committee; and the Economy & Fair Work Committee. He has also served as the Shadow Minister for Energy.
He has been at the forefront of a campaign to help raise awareness for those affected by Lyme Disease, an affliction which typically affects those living in rural areas. Additionally, Alexander is particularly active campaigning for community hospitals, including the Aboyne Hospital and Insch War Memorial Hospital.
Alexander is the co-founder and Convener of the Autism Cross-Party Group, which meets to raise awareness and promote the interests of autistic people, including those with Asperger syndrome, their families and carers, and to influence government policy.
He also sat on the Care Leavers, Construction, Funerals and Bereavement, Oil and Gas, Rugby Development in Scotland, Tourism, and USA Cross-Party Groups.
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