Is Alex Salmond going to get his own children in the family business?

Nicola Sturgeon under pressure to improve gender balance at Holyrood after just 33% of new SNP MSPs are women

Alex Salmond's daughters are following in his footsteps by entering politics.

The former first minister's eldest daughter, Sarah, 25, is standing for the SNP in the upcoming Holyrood election. His youngest daughter, Cameron, 21, is also involved in politics, and has worked as a researcher for the SNP.

Salmond is not the only former first minister to have children who are involved in politics. Gordon Brown's son, John, is a Labour MP, and Tony Blair's son, Euan, is a Labour councillor.

However, the SNP is facing criticism for its lack of gender balance. Only 33% of the party's new MSPs are women, and there are no women in the party's top four positions.

Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to do more to improve gender balance in the SNP. She has said that she is committed to increasing the number of women in the party, but has not yet set out any specific targets.

The SNP is not the only party facing criticism for its lack of gender balance. The Labour party has also been criticized for its record on women's representation, and the Conservative party has been accused of sexism.

The lack of women in politics is a serious problem. Women are underrepresented in all levels of government, and this has a negative impact on decision-making.

Research has shown that women are more likely to support policies that benefit women and children, and they are also more likely to be involved in community activism.

Increasing the number of women in politics is essential for a more representative and democratic society.