My campaigns
Find out more about what I have been working on as the MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn

Scotland to introduce newborn screening pilot
Scotland will be the first in the UK to screen for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) from 2026

Tackling misuse of off-road vehicles and eBikes
I am looking to see action on the misuse of off-road vehicles (such as quad and dirt bikes). This truly is an issue that impacts people all over Scotland
My work in the Scottish Parliament 2025-26
Here, you will be able to find out what I have been doing to represent constituents in the Scottish Parliament

Walk-In GP Services
New GP walk-in clinics and shorter NHS waiting times I know greater access to your local GP is important to you. That’s why the SNP are already spending £36 million to rollout of a new network of walk-in GP services,

Bob Urges Reform of Local Housing Allowance (LHA)
I raised issues around the Local Housing Allowance rate, which impacts those who rent privately.

Ecocide (Scotland) Bill
I thanked Monica Lennon for her work on the ecocide bill and reflected on the evidence heard by the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. While I recognise the passion behind creating a new offence, I highlighted that existing legislation

Royal Burgh of Rutherglen (900th Anniversary)
I welcomed the chance to celebrate Rutherglen’s 900th anniversary, praising Clare Haughey MSP and the community-led efforts behind the Rutherglen 900 project. I reflected on the town’s rich history, its remarkable people, and my own years representing Ruglonians—from monthly surgeries

Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill
I fully support the ambition to embed wellbeing and sustainable development across Scotland’s public sector. After examining the bill, I believe the most effective path is to strengthen our existing National Performance Framework rather than add new statutory duties that

Short-term Lets
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP)To ask the Scottish Government how it supports local authorities to investigate short-term lets that are operating without planning permission or registration. The Cabinet Secretary for Housing (Màiri McAllan)Planning authorities are responsible for investigating breaches

Household Waste and Recycling
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP)To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of a new statutory code of practice for household waste and recycling. The Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy (Gillian

Non Domestic Rates
Full text of my speech Although I do not agree with the framing of the Conservative motion, I thank the Conservatives for raising an important issue. This debate is about ensuring that Scottish businesses have a business taxation regime that