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She then worked as a freelance journalist before being re-elected to Westminster at the 1987 Election to represent Moray.
She stood for the leadership of the SNP in 1990 but lost out to Alex SalmondAlex Salmond is the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP). He is currently serving his second term as leader (as of 3rd September 2004), taking over from John Swinney. He had previously been leader between 1990 and 2000. Salmond became active in the despite the backing of many prominent SNP members (such as Jim SillarsJim Sillars was born in 1937 in Ayrshire, Scotland. His early working life involved him following his father into working on the railways, then joining the British Navy, before becoming a fireman. It was as a fireman that he became more active politically).
At the first Scottish Parliament ElectionThe polling date for the first Scottish Parliament election was held on 7th May, 1999. The Scottish National Party (SNP) had polled well in opinion polls running up to the election, gaining some 40% approval ratings and leading Labour, but this level of s she was returned to represent Moray. She was returned again in 2003The polling date for the second Scottish Parliament election was held on May 1, 2003. The results were characterised by the rise in support for parties outwith the "main four" and a decline in support for both the Labour Party and the Scottish National Pa.
She is married to fellow MSP Fergus EwingFergus Ewing born September 23, 1957 is a Scottish National Party (SNP) MSP. He is the son of veteran Scottish Nationalist Winnie Ewing (his father was also a SNP councillor) and has long been active in the SNP. He studied law at the University of Glasgow.
Ewing, Margaret Ewing, Margaret