James Kelly (Scottish politician)

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(1 of 7 Regional MSPs)

Personally I believe the repeal of the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act has had an impact, because I think that some people feel wrongly legitimised to behave in a way that they wouldn’t otherwise behave. [31] [32]

Justice Spokesperson

In September 2019, Kelly was appointed as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice. [33] He resigned from this role in September 2020 while calling for Richard Leonard's resignation as Scottish Labour leader. In his resignation letter, seen by the Daily Record, James Kelly told Richard Leonard: “I have no confidence in your ability to shape the party's message, strategy and organisation. I know that this is a view shared by other parliamentarians, party members and indeed many members of the public.” [34]

Return to frontbench

Kelly nominated Anas Sarwar in the 2021 Scottish Labour leadership election. [35] Following Sarwar's election as Leader of the Scottish Labour Party, he was re-appointed as Parliamentary Business Manager as well as spokesperson for Community Safety and Drugs Policy ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament election. [36] In the election he lost out to Clare Haughey in the constituency, and though four Labour candidates were elected on the regional vote, Kelly had been fifth on the party list so was not returned as an MSP. [37]

Personal life

Kelly currently lives in Cambuslang with his wife, Alexa, and their two daughters. [38] He has spoken about his interests in sport, namely football, tennis and running. [39]

Notes

  1. ↑ Finance and the Constitution (2017–18)

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