Janis Hughes facts for kids

Janis Hughes was born on 1 May 1958. She is a Scottish politician from the Scottish Labour Party. She was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Glasgow Rutherglen area. She served as an MSP from 1999 to 2007.

Who is Janis Hughes?

Janis Hughes is known for her work in Scottish politics. She represented the people of Glasgow Rutherglen in the Scottish Parliament. Being an MSP means she helped make laws and decisions for Scotland.

Her Path to Politics

Before becoming a politician, Janis Hughes worked as a nurse. She also worked as an administrator for the National Health Service (NHS). The NHS is the public healthcare system in the United Kingdom. Her work in healthcare gave her important experience helping people.

Serving in the Scottish Parliament

Janis Hughes was first elected as an MSP in 1999. This was the very first election for the new Scottish Parliament. She won with a strong lead in her area, Glasgow Rutherglen. In the next election in 2003, she won again. Even though she received slightly fewer votes, she still had a clear win. About 45% of the people who voted chose her in both elections. She decided not to run for election in 2007.

Life in Glasgow

For many years, Janis Hughes lived in the Toryglen area of Glasgow. This is a part of the city she represented as an MSP.