Colm Merrick

Colm Merrick
Official Portrait, 2026
Member of Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Anniesland
Incumbent
Assumed office
7 May 2026
Preceded byBill Kidd
Majority4,659 (15.1%)
Personal details
PartyScottish National Party

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. He previously contested Eastwood in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.

Merrick is also a member of East Renfrewshire Council representing the ward of Giffnock and Thornliebank, elected in 2017 and 2022.

References

  1. ↑ "Glasgow Anniesland - Scottish Parliament constituency". BBC News. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  2. ↑ "Colm Merrick elected as new Glasgow Anniesland MSP". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  3. ↑ "Two years of Starmerism have likely killed Labour's hopes in this seat". The National. 2026-04-07. Retrieved 2026-04-12.
  4. ↑ "Colm Merrick to fight Eastwood for SNP". Barrhead News. 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2026-04-12.
  5. ↑ "East Renfrewshire Council: Declaration of Results" (PDF). 2017-05-05. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  6. ↑ "Councillor Colm Merrick". East Renfrewshire Council. Retrieved 2026-04-12.