Adam grew up in Bishopbriggs, where he now lives with his wife and young son. This is his community – and it’s where he’s raising his family today.
He started out working in theatre and the arts before moving into the charity sector, where he campaigned for people with cystic fibrosis to access life-saving medicines. Adam has also volunteered with organisations supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds and worked with community groups helping young people at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system to turn their lives around.
Adam says, “This area is my home. It’s where I grew up, and where I’m raising my family. Too many people here feel really let down - by the state of local roads and pavements, by having to wait months for treatment on the NHS and by how much of a struggle it is to afford energy bills and food in the supermarket.
Many of them have also totally lost faith in anyone involved in politics to make a difference or do the things they promised to do. That’s why I’m working hard to improve things locally and speak to listen to as many people on the doorsteps as possible.”
Adam’s experience in the charity and voluntary sectors has shown him that real change takes hard work and persistence. That’s why he has already knocked on thousands of doors across Strathkelvin & Bearsden – listening to people, hearing what matters most to them, and standing up for the changes they need.
“More than anything, being dad to a wee boy motivates me to get elected and change things for the better. For too long, the country has been going in the wrong direction – we desperately need to turn things around.”
Adam is part of a growing Liberal Democrat team across East Dunbartonshire, working alongside Susan Murray MP to fight for a better deal for local communities.
Adam has got the talent, drive and charisma to speak up for communities on the issues that matter most. People have been let down by the SNP, Conservatives and Labour – they want change. Adam will be a fantastic MSP for Strathkelvin & Bearsden.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP
Adam Harley has today said that "Bishopbriggs deserves a town centre that people feel proud of" as he welcomed confirmation from the City Deal team at East Dunbartonshire Council that a full business case for a new civic space has now been submitted.
Lib Dems have called for fan parks to be set up in East Dunbartonshire so fans can gather to watch Scotland’s World Cup games and for local pubs to get special dispensation to show their matches in the event that they are scheduled for late at night.
Adam Harley, Lib Dem candidate for Strathkelvin & Bearsden, has called on East Dunbartonshire Council to take urgent action to resolve the flooding on Twechar Road and to give residents clear, consistent information about when the route will reopen.
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