It is time to put victims first. We need a Domestic Abuse Register 12th April 2022 It has been said before that one of this SNP Government’s biggest failings is that when it comes to justice, all too often they appear to be on the side of... Articles
Our island communities need ferries – not more excuses – from this SNP Government 6th April 2022 Island communities have spent years waiting for the high quality, reliable ferry services they were promised, but right now they are having to sit and watch the... Articles
We must continue to stand with Ukraine as it fights for the right to its freedom. 1st April 2022 It is an unfortunate fact of life that it takes a tragedy such as the conflict taking place in Ukraine to demonstrate the value of human life. We are now over a... Articles
The SNP are pushing students studying at Scottish Universities into unsafe, unaffordable housing 17th March 2022 There is a housing crisis afoot in many areas of Scotland – across all sectors and regions. But it is perhaps students who are feeling this crisis bite the... Articles
Now more than ever – we must unlock the potential of apprenticeships 11th March 2022 As the shadow spokesperson for higher and further education, youth employment and training, it is only appropriate that I have spent this week promoting the... Articles
This year’s local elections will ensure communities’ priorities are put first 28th February 2022 In 2022, the Scottish electorate may well be getting tired of elections. For nearly every year in recent memory, Scots have been asked to turn out to the polls... Articles
Neither students nor universities are a priority for this SNP Government 17th February 2022 If this SNP Government were to have things their way, we would all believe that higher education in Scotland is a picture that the rest of the world should... Articles
Levelling up agenda will reach communities long-forgotten by the SNP 15th February 2022 For some time now, we have heard much talk from the UK Government about the concept of ‘levelling up’. And while some people have questioned what such a concept... Articles
Support for our precious high streets is long overdue 11th February 2022 Much like other MSPs across Scotland, I have become aware of the report by the Centre for Cities which has shown huge reductions in high street sales over the... Articles
