Biography

Alison Thewliss standing in Glasgow Green, with the former Templeton Carpet Factory behind her.Alison Thewliss is the SNP candidate for Glasgow Central in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

She has a strong record of public service and campaigning on issues that matter to local communities, including tackling poverty, supporting families, and improving access to public services.

Alison previously served as MP for Glasgow Central, where she worked to challenge damaging UK Government policies and to push for greater investment in Glasgow and Scotland. That experience continues to shape her commitment to standing up for fairness, equality and social justice.

She is standing for election to the Scottish Parliament to represent the people of Glasgow Central, listen to local priorities, and work to deliver a fairer and greener future.