Paul Martin currently represents the constituency of Glasgow Springburn in the Scottish Parliament. He was elected on 6 May 1999 with a majority of 8,000.

He is the Shadow Business Manager and Chief of Staff to Labour leader, Iain Gray.

Paul was born in Springburn on 17th March 1967 and still resides within the constituency. He was elected to Glasgow City Council in December 1993 in a by-election with a majority of 330.

Political interests include NHS, crime issues and housing. Hobbies include football, golf, music and playing the electronic keyboard. To read about Paul's biography on the the Scottish Parliament website click here.