Bob Doris | |
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 Official portrait, 2016 | |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament forGlasgow Maryhill and Springburn | |
| Assumed office 12 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Ferguson |
| Majority | 5,602 |
| Convener of theSocial Security Committee | |
| In office 13 September 2018 – 4 May 2021 | |
| Convener of theLocal Government and Communities Committee | |
| In office 5 May 2016 – 06 September 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Stewart |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament forGlasgow (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| In office 3 May 2007 – 23 March 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Joseph Doris (1973-05-11)11 May 1973 (age 52) Vale of Leven,Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Spouse | Janet Doris |
| Children | 2 |
Robert Joseph "Bob" Doris (born 11 May 1973)[1] is aScottish National Party (SNP) politician. He has served as theMember of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) forGlasgow Maryhill and Springburn since the2016 Scottish Parliament election,[2] having previously served as an MSP for Glasgow from 2007 to 2016.
Doris was born in theVale of Leven,Dunbartonshire, and educated at theUniversity of Glasgow earning anMA in Social Sciences from Glasgow University and a PGCE in History and Modern Studies from St Andrew's Teaching College. Before being elected, Doris was a Modern Studies teacher for 10 years.[3]
Prior to the election Doris had acted as campaign manager to Bill Wilson when Wilson challengedJohn Swinney for the SNP leadership in 2003. Doris convened the SNP Maryhill Constituency Branch and Glasgow Regional Association SNP (GRA) for a number of years.
At the 2007 election Doris contested theGlasgow Maryhill Scottish Parliament constituency, finishing second to Patricia Ferguson, who held a majority 2,300. He was subsequently elected as an MSP for the Glasgow region.[4]
Since his election, Doris campaigned successfully on a number of issues includingfree school meals, kinship care payments and Town Centre Regeneration Fund money for Glasgow. He was a leading campaigner against Glasgow City Council's closure of 20 primary and nursery schools, and supported the parental occupation of Wyndford Primary School and St Gregory's Primary School, both in Maryhill. Doris convenes the Scottish Parliament's cross party group on Racial Equality in Scotland and the cross-party group on Rare, Genetic And Undiagnosed Conditions.[5]
In2011, Doris was the SNP candidate for the redrawn seat ofGlasgow Maryhill and Springburn. He was also placed 3rd on the SNP regional list forGlasgow behindNicola Sturgeon andHumza Yousaf. He was unsuccessful in gaining Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, losing to Labour'sPatricia Ferguson, but was returned as one of two Glasgow list SNP MSPs alongside Yousaf.[6]
In the2016 election, he defeated Ferguson and was elected as the constituency member forGlasgow Maryhill and Springburn.[7]
In 2021, Doris was returned as the MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn with a majority of 7,924 (representing a 59% share of the vote).[8]
He is currently the deputy convenor of the Social Justice and Social Security Committee, and a member of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee[9]
Doris has been campaigning on the misuse of off-road vehicles, such as quad bikes. In 2024 he led a debate in the Scottish Parliament[10], and has called for the crackdown in the dangerous use of such vehicles.[11] His work in this area also includes a working group, which saw an awareness campaign during the summer of 2025.[12]
In the same year, he is also campaigning for the decarbonisation of theMaryhill Line.[13]
Following boundary changes, Doris is standing as the SNP candidate for the newGlasgow Kelvin and Maryhill constituency.[14]
Doris is married with two young children. He has stated he is a fan ofBruce Springsteen.[15]
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| Preceded by | Member of the Scottish Parliament forGlasgow Maryhill and Springburn 2016–present | Incumbent |