Angus Robertson is a Scottish politician and former Member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom. He was born on September 28, 1969, in London, England. Robertson is a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and has been actively involved in Scottish politics for many years. Robertson served as the SNP’s Westminster Group Leader from 2007 to 2017. During this time, he was also the party’s spokesperson on defence and foreign affairs. He was first elected to the House of Commons in 2001, representing the constituency of Moray. Robertson held his seat in the 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2017 general elections. As a prominent figure in the SNP, Robertson played a key role in the Scottish independence campaign during the 2014 referendum. He advocated for Scotland to become an independent country separate from the United Kingdom. Although the referendum did not result in independence, the SNP gained increased support and became the dominant political force in Scotland. In 2017, Robertson lost his seat in the House of Commons during the general election. However, he continued to be involved in politics and remained an influential figure within the SNP. In 2021, he was elected as the SNP’s Depute Leader, becoming the second-highest-ranking official in the party.

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Why the Germans Do it Better: Join Germanophile Angus Robertson as he discusses the role Germany plays in Europe and the reinvention of Berlin with author John Kampfner and one of Germany’s topbroadcasters, Annette Dittert. (2023)