Alex Falconer (Scottish politician)
Alex Falconer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the European Parliament for Mid Scotland and Fife | |
| In office 14 June 1984 – 10 June 1999 | |
| Preceded by | John Purvis |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 April 1940 |
| Died | 12 August 2012 (aged 72) |
| Political party | Labour |
| Other political affiliations | Campaign for Socialism |
| Spouse | Margaret Falconer |
Alex C. Falconer (1 April 1940 – 12 August 2012) was a Labour Party politician in Scotland. He was the Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Mid Scotland and Fife from 1984 to 1999.
He was a campaigner on international development, globalisation, equalities, human rights and environmental issues. He was prominent in leading a number of campaigns throughout the Margaret Thatcher years, including against the poll tax and water privatisation.