Alison Thewliss
Alison Emily Thewliss (born 13 September 1982) is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician. She has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Glasgow Central since the May 2015 general election.
Alison Thewliss MP | |
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Official portrait, 2020 | |
| 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 – 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 | 13 September 1982 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. 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. She was defeated by Stephen Flynn by 26 votes to 17. On 10 December 2022, Flynn appointed her SNP Spokesperson for Home Affairs.