Davy Russell

David Russell (born 1962)Efn|Sources differ on Russell's age and there are no known sources for his date of birth. The Times reported that he was 67 years old as of 6 June 2025, He attended Quarter Primary School and Hamilton Grammar School, also spending time working a weekend job at his local farm, before attending Motherwell Technical College where he attained a certificate in civil engineering. In the same period, Russell served as a director at Clyde Valley Developments Limited, a hotel operator which was liquidated in 2015, and Ptarmigan Estates, which was acquired as a shelf company from an Edinburgh-based corporate services provider. Russell served as the deputy lieutenant of Lanarkshire under Susan Haughey.

Political career

In April 2025, Russell became Scottish Labour's candidate for the 2025 Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election. The outcome was attributed to former MSP Alasdair Morrison encouraging members at the final selection meeting to support Russell instead of himself.

In the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, Russell was unseated by Alex Kerr from the Scottish National Party.

Personal life Russell is a father and also has a grandson, Adam, to whom he dedicated his victory.

Russell is a volunteer member of the board of trustees for Sense Scotland, a charity for disabled people, and has also been involved in managing a local hospice.