MSP
Colm Merrick
At a glance
48 contributions in debates and committees 8 motions lodged 7 questions asked
Distinctive phrases
All speeches →- diabetes 33
- hcl 6
- anniesland 13
- glasgow anniesland 9
- mesothelioma 10
- community connections 3
- residents glasgow 3
- una 3
Words and pairs this MSP uses far more than other members do (TF-IDF over their Official Report contributions), with mention counts.
Recent votes on bills
All 193 votes →- 12 Nov 2026✓ For Carried
- 28 Oct 2026✗ Against Carried
Broke with their party
1 time →- 21 May 2026✓ For Defeated
Latest in the chamber
All 48 →-
BBC and Public Service Broadcasting
I had hoped that today’s debate would offer Parliament an opportunity to come together to send out a clear message that we are united in our opposition to the cuts and in standing…
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World Diabetes Day 2026
I thank my MSP colleagues for making time to be here; your presence is greatly appreciated. I also extend the warmest of welcomes to our guests in the public gallery, and in parti…
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General Question Time
I encourage everyone to act safely and responsibly tonight. In my constituency, there is particular concern about the use of fireworks outwith bonfire night, and I thank the local…
Works with
Backs their motions most
- Stuart McMillan SNP 8
- Miles Briggs Con 8
- Paul Sweeney Lab 8
- Fulton MacGregor SNP 7
- Heather Anderson SNP 7
Whose motions they back most
- Zen Ghani SNP 10
- Jack Middleton SNP 6
- Heather Anderson SNP 6
- Fulton MacGregor SNP 5
- Patricia Gibson SNP 5
Most similar sitting MSPs
- Heather Anderson SNP 68% similar
- Gary Bouse SNP 64% similar
- Fulton MacGregor SNP 64% similar
- Stuart McMillan SNP 64% similar
- Zen Ghani SNP 64% similar
Similarity blends voting record, motion support and topics.
Career
Full career →- Seats
- Glasgow Anniesland (constituency) since 2026
- Committees now
- Criminal Justice Committee (Substitute Member) · Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee