Colm Merrick is a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP) who represents the constituency of Glasgow Anniesland since 2026 as an MSP, succeeding Bill Kidd.[1][2][3] He previously contested Eastwood in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.[4]
Merrick is also a member of East Renfrewshire Council representing the ward of Giffnock and Thornliebank, elected in 2017[5] and 2022.[6]
References
- ^ “Glasgow Anniesland – Scottish Parliament constituency”. BBC News. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ “Colm Merrick elected as new Glasgow Anniesland MSP”. Glasgow Times. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ “Two years of Starmerism have likely killed Labour’s hopes in this seat”. The National. 2026-04-07. Retrieved 2026-04-12.
- ^ “Colm Merrick to fight Eastwood for SNP”. Barrhead News. 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2026-04-12.
- ^ “East Renfrewshire Council: Declaration of Results” (PDF). 2017-05-05. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ “Councillor Colm Merrick”. East Renfrewshire Council. Retrieved 2026-04-12.