The SNP cannot become complacent in the fight to end domestic abuse Wednesday, 27 March, 2024 61,000 domestic abuse crimes in Scotland is nothing to be proud of. It's welcome that new statistics released this week show domestic abuse in Scotland is falling but those numbers are still shocking. They are still higher than in all but a few years since records began. The SNP cannot get complacent and pat themselves on the back. This is not success, it's just less failure than before. This week... Articles
Sturgeon has let the ugly mask of Scottish nationalism slip once again 10th October 2022 There is no doubt that politics can be a tough environment at the best of times. The conversation can be divisive, disagreements are often heartfelt, and harsh... Articles
Scotland's Real Alternative 6th October 2022 Scotland faces mounting challenges at this critical moment in time and now more than ever this country requires great leadership. Say what you will about our... Articles
Thank You, Ma'am. 20th September 2022 It is with great sadness that I write about the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Going into the Chamber on Thursday 8th September for the return... Articles
Launching my Bill proposal: The Domestic Abuse (Prevention) Bill 30th August 2022 This week, I was very proud to officially launch the consultation for my very first Members’ Bill in the Scottish Parliament: the Domestic Abuse (Prevention)... Articles
The Perth hustings exposed the ugly face of Scottish nationalism for all to see 25th August 2022 Last week’s Conservative party leadership hustings in Perth should have been an opportunity to focus on what the two remaining candidates would each be able to... Articles
SQA Results Day: A Triumph for Many, a Betrayal for the Rest 16th August 2022 With results day 2022 having come and gone, now would be a good time to return to the 2015 speech so often cited by journalists and politicians, alike, whereby... Articles
My First Year in the Scottish Parliament 10th August 2022 In May 2021, I entered the Scottish Parliament for the first time as a new MSP, a very proud moment as one of the first women of colour and the first of a Sikh/... Articles
This SNP-Green Government is still flat out with their nationalist charge 21st July 2022 Last month we saw the SNP Government officially ‘renew’ their campaign for a second independence referendum by wasting yet more Parliamentary time outlining... Articles
NHS Scotland under the SNP: A broken dream 14th July 2022 Despite the NHS undoubtedly playing a huge role throughout the pandemic - with staff putting their lives on the line to take care of our loved ones – the... Articles