Holly Bruce

Bruce was elected as a councillor for the Langside ward in the 2022 Glasgow City Council election. She secured election on first-preference votes, ahead of Scottish National Party council leader Susan Aitken, in one of the party's strongest results in the city.^[1]

During her time on the council, she has supported policies aimed at improving public safety and accessibility in urban spaces, including measures such as improved street lighting, expanded public facilities, and increased community consultation in local planning decisions.^[1]

In October 2025, Bruce introduced a motion addressing childcare provision in Glasgow. The proposal highlighted shortages in out-of-school care and nursery places, citing long waiting lists and high demand for early years provision.^[2]

Following the decision of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to stand down from the Glasgow Southside constituency, Bruce was selected as the Scottish Green Party candidate for the seat in the 2026 election to the Scottish Parliament following an internal party selection process.^[3]

Her candidacy forms part of the party's effort to win its first constituency seat, with Glasgow Southside identified as a potential target based on recent electoral performance.^[3]

The constituency includes the Pollokshields area, where events on Kenmure Street in 2021 attracted national and international attention and were later the subject of the documentary film Everybody to Kenmure Street.

Bruce has stated that she became involved in politics at an early age, citing issues including class and feminism as key influences. She has also referenced the 2014 Scottish independence referendum as a factor in increasing her political engagement.^[4]

She previously served as communities president at Aberdeen University Students’ Union.^[4]