Alison Thewliss
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Alison Emily Thewliss (born 13 September 1982)[1] is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician. She has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Glasgow Central since the May 2015 general election.[2][3]
The subject of this article is standing for re-election to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom on 4 July, and has not been an incumbent MP since Parliament was dissolved on 30 May. Some parts of this article may be out of date during this period. |
Alison Thewliss | |
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SNP Home Affairs Spokesperson in the House of Commons | |
Assumed office 10 December 2022 | |
Leader | Stephen Flynn |
Preceded by | Stuart McDonald |
SNP Treasury Spokesperson in the House of Commons | |
In office 7 January 2020 ā 10 December 2022 | |
Leader | Ian Blackford |
Preceded by | Kirsty Blackman |
Succeeded by | Stewart Hosie |
Member of Parliament for Glasgow Central | |
Assumed office 7 May 2015 | |
Preceded by | Anas Sarwar |
Majority | 6,474 (16.1%) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1982-09-13) 13 September 1982 (age 41) Lanark, Scotland |
Political party | Scottish National Party |
Spouse | Joe Wright |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
Website | www |
Before being elected to Westminster, Thewliss was a Glasgow City Councillor for the Calton ward, first elected in 2007. During her time as a councillor, she served as the SNP's Spokesperson on Land and Environmental Services.[4] From 2020 to 2022, she led for the SNP on the Economy in Westminster.
On 3 December 2022, Thewliss announced her decision to stand as leader of the SNP's 44 sitting MPs at Westminster following the resignation of Ian Blackford.[5] She was defeated by Stephen Flynn by 26 votes to 17.[6] On 10 December 2022, Flynn appointed her SNP Spokesperson for Home Affairs.[7]