Hello and welcome to my blog.

 

I was born in Glasgow in 1956, and have lived in the city for most of my life.  From 1980 to 2000 I worked as a teacher of English, latterly at Stonelaw High School in Rutherglen. I am married to Patricia Ferguson, MSP for Glasgow Maryhill.

 

I served as a councillor in Glasgow from 1987-2001.  From 1997-2000, I was Secretary of the Labour Group and Vice-convener of the Policy and Resources Committee.

 

I was elected as the MSP for Glasgow Anniesland at the by-election held on 23^rd November 2000.  I have served on the Enterprise, Health, Standards and Subordinate Legislation Committees of the Scottish Parliament.  I was re-elected as the Labour and Co-operative Party MSP for Glasgow Anniesland on May 3^rd 2007.  I am the Deputy Convener of the Justice Committee and also chair the Cross Party Group on Glasgow Crossrail.

 

Involved in the Labour Party for over 30 years, I have held a variety of branch and constituency posts, including 5 years as Chair of Glasgow Garscadden CLP.  I served on the National Policy Forum from 1995-2000.  I have been Vice-Convener of the SPLP since 2003.

 

I am an active trade unionist.  I have been a member of the EIS since 1980, and served as an EIS representative while in Bridgeton.  In 1993 I joined the GMB union and have supported a number of the Union’s campaigns.

 

I joined the Co-operative Party in 1993 and have served as the Convener of the Co-op Group of MSPs.  I have spoken at a number of Co-op Party Conferences and have promoted the benefits of co-operation both inside and outside of the parliament.

 

My interests include reading, film, theatre and supporting Partick Thistle FC.

 

I do hope you enjoy reading my blog.

 

Best wishes,

 

 

 

 

 

Bill Butler MSP

Glasgow Anniesland