LINDA HOLT — BIOGRAPHY PACK
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Linda Holt is a Scottish political commentator, editor and writer. A former parliamentary candidate and former Fife councillor, she is a regular contributor to ThinkScotland and The Reformer. She offers informed, independent commentary on Scottish politics, local government, constitutional affairs and public policy.

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Linda Holt is a Scottish political commentator, editor and writer with extensive experience in public affairs, local government and constitutional issues. A former parliamentary candidate for North East Fife and a former Independent councillor in Fife, she brings both frontline political experience and rigorous analytical thinking to her commentary.

A regular contributor to ThinkScotland and editor at The Reformer, Linda is known for her independent, evidence-based analysis of Scottish politics and public policy. She is available for television, radio, podcast and print commentary, and is a confident and articulate media contributor.

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Linda Holt is a Scottish political commentator, editor, and writer with more than a decade of active engagement in Scottish public life. Her commentary is characterised by rigorous analysis, political independence and a deep understanding of both the machinery of government and the communities it serves.

As a former parliamentary candidate for North East Fife, Linda brings direct experience of electoral politics to her analysis. She was a councillor in Fife, giving her first-hand insight into the practical operation of local government, public service delivery and the impact of policy on rural and coastal communities.

Linda is a regular contributor to ThinkScotland, Scotland's leading centre-right online policy journal, and serves as an editor at The Reformer, a publication focused on political accountability and institutional reform in Scotland. Her written work covers Scottish politics, constitutional affairs, education, public services and political culture.

She holds an academic background in the humanities and brings intellectual rigour to commentary on complex policy questions. Linda is a committed community activist, and her work with local organisations informs her understanding of the gap between political rhetoric and lived experience.

Available for television appearances, radio interviews, podcast discussions, newspaper commentary and conference speaking, Linda Holt is a compelling and articulate voice on Scottish public affairs.

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