Annie Wells (politician)
Annie Wells | |
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| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 February 1972 Glasgow |
| Political party | Scottish Conservatives |
| Occupation | Food retail manager |
Carol Ann "Annie" Wells MSP is a Scottish politician who is a Scottish Conservative and Unionist Member of Scottish Parliament for the Glasgow region, elected at the Scottish Parliament election, 2016.[1]
Wells is a single mum from Springburn who identifies as a lesbian.[2][3] She became involved in politics during the referendum on Scottish Independence by joining the Better Together campaign and stood as the Conservative candidate in Glasgow North East in the 2015 general election, finishing 3rd with 4.7% of the vote. She also unsuccessfully contested the Glasgow Provan constituency at the 2016 Scottish Parliament general election, finishing 3rd with 8.6% of the vote, but was elected via the regional list.[4][5] For the 12 years leading up to her election she worked as a retail manager for Marks & Spencers in various locations throughout Glasgow.[6]
Wells is the Scottish Conservative spokesperson for welfare reform and equalities.[7] She sits on the Equal Opportunities Committee of the Scottish Parliament.[8]
References
- ^ "Election 2016: Glasgow. Scottish Parliament region". BBC News. 6 May 2016.
- ^ Rodger, Hannah (27 August 2015). "Conservatives are giving a voice to women". The Herald. Glasgow. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- ^ Allegretti, Aubrey (22 May 2016). "How Scotland Became The World Leader On Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Representation". Huffington Post.
- ^ Brooks, Libby (2 May 2016). "Scottish elections: new faces of Holyrood 2016". Guardian.
- ^ "Glasgow North East parliamentary constituency - Election 2015 - BBC News". Bbc.co.uk. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Annie Wells MSP - MCNEILL & STONE". Mcneillandstone.co.uk. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Scottish Conservative appointments for new parliamentary term". Scottish Conservative Party. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Membership". Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
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