Alex Salmond’s Niece to Run for His Former Holyrood Seat

Christina Hendry, 29, will contest the Banffshire and Buchan Coast seat for the Alba Party, honoring her late uncle's legacy.

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Christina Hendry, niece of the late Alex Salmond, has announced her candidacy for the Banffshire and Buchan Coast seat in the Scottish Parliament.
Hendry, 29, is running under the Alba Party, which Salmond founded, and aims to champion the interests of Scotland’s northeast region.
She highlighted the neglect of Aberdeenshire by both the Scottish and UK governments, particularly regarding the oil and fishing industries.
Hendry emphasized her commitment to independence and criticized Brexit’s impact on local industries and farmers’ futures.
The Banffshire and Buchan Coast seat was previously held by Salmond, who passed away in October, and Hendry seeks to continue his political legacy.