Paul McGarry
Paul McGarry is the 1st place candidate for the Liberal Democrats in the Scottish Parliament elections (Regions).
Paul McGarry's policies
Statement to voters
I got into politics to make a difference.
Full statement
Becoming homeless at 16 showed me how fragile the system can be, how easily people can fall through the cracks and how vital it is to have someone fighting your corner.
Living in central Scotland, I see how much people are struggling. They feel like they’re stuck on a permanent waiting list, from NHS treatment to affordable housing.
As a Liberal Democrat, I am committed to giving people the representation they deserve. That means fixing our broken health service, tackling the housing crisis, lifting up local economies and delivering the best education for our children.
I don’t consider myself a typical politician. I’ve seen life’s challenges up close and personal, and that’s what motivates me as a parliamentary candidate. I want to change things for the better and get results for the people of Central Scotland and Lothians West.
This statement was last updated on Aug. 17, 2025.
This statement was added by Paul McGarry, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.
Paul McGarry online
- Home page
- http://www.paulmcgarry.org/
- paul@paulmcgarry.org
| Date | Election | Party | Results | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Central Scotland and Lothians West: Scottish Parliament elections (Regions) | Liberal Democrats | (Results due after 07 May 2026) | Position not available |
| 2024 | Glasgow South West: UK Parliamentary general election | Liberal Democrats | 958 votes (not elected) | 6th / 7 candidates |
| 2022 | East Kilbride South: South Lanarkshire local election | Liberal Democrats | We do not collect voting data for Single Transferable Vote elections. | Position not available |
| 2021 | East Kilbride: Scottish Parliament elections (Constituencies) | Liberal Democrats | 1,217 votes (not elected) | 4th / 4 candidates |
| 2021 | Central Scotland: Scottish Parliament elections (Regions) | Liberal Democrats | Not elected (vote count not available) | Position not available |
| 2019 | East Kilbride Central North: South Lanarkshire local by-election | Liberal Democrats | We do not collect voting data for Single Transferable Vote elections. | 4th / 7 candidates |
| 2017 | East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow: UK Parliamentary general election | Liberal Democrats | 1,590 votes (not elected) | 4th / 5 candidates |
| 2017 | East Kilbride South: South Lanarkshire Council local election | Liberal Democrats | We do not collect voting data for Single Transferable Vote elections. | Position not available |
| 2016 | East Kilbride: Scottish Parliament elections (Constituencies) | Liberal Democrats | 1,009 votes (not elected) | 4th / 4 candidates |
| 2016 | Central Scotland: Scottish Parliament elections (Regions) | Liberal Democrats | Not elected (vote count not available) | Position not available |
| 2015 | East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow: UK Parliamentary general election | Liberal Democrats | 1,042 votes (not elected) | 5th / 6 candidates |
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