Bill Butler (politician)
Bill Butler (born 30 March 1956 in Glasgow) is a Scottish Labour Co-operative politician. He was the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Glasgow Anniesland from a by-election in 2000 (following the death of the incumbent, First Minister Donald Dewar) until losing his seat in the 2011 election.
Bill Butler | |
|---|---|
| Member of Glasgow City Council | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Liz Cameron |
| Constituency | Garscadden/Scotstounhill |
| In office 3 May 2012 – 4 May 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Alex Glass |
| Succeeded by | Saqib Ahmed |
| Constituency | Greater Pollok |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Anniesland | |
| In office 23 November 2000 – 5 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Dewar |
| Succeeded by | Bill Kidd |
| Majority | 4,306 (19.3%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 March 1956 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Political party | Labour Co-operative |
| Spouse | Patricia Ferguson |
| Alma mater | University of Stirling |
| Occupation | Teacher (English) |
Butler is also a committed member of CND and has voted against the party in matters concerning nuclear weapons.
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