SNP Fire Service Cuts 1st November 2023 In the Scottish Parliament, I urged the SNP to start prioritising the national interest. Not their nationalist interest. With a lack of vigour from ministers... Speeches in Parliament
Humza Yousaf must restore credibility by getting Greens out of government - Falkirk Herald 5th October 2023 When the SNP admitted the Scottish Greens into their Government, I said it was a national embarrassment to Scotland. The Greens are not a party of harmless... Articles
The job of the Scottish Parliament is to hold the Scottish Government to account 4th October 2023 The role any Parliament is to hold the Government to account. Successfully doing so leads to better laws and better spending. Sadly, the Scottish Parliament is... Speeches in Parliament
SNP plan major hike in council tax 19th September 2023 Government has a duty to be responsible with taxpayers' money. They cannot expect taxpayers' to bail them out with increasing levels of taxes. Speeches
Celebrating Scottish Football 14th September 2023 Football is at the heart of Scottish community and identity. As Parliamentarians, we have a duty to put divisions aside and celebrate it. Speeches
Scotland's troublesome relationship with Alcohol 6th September 2023 In my recent address at the Scottish Parliament, I delved into Scotland's complex relationship with alcohol. Instead of merely acknowledging the issue and... Speeches in Parliament
A Lack of Leadership in Scotland's NHS is Letting People Down 14th June 2023 Scotland's NHS needs to start focusing on its core idea: people-centred care, free at the point of use. Speeches
Remembering the Legacy of the great Scottish Writer, Adam Smith 6th June 2023 The 5th June 2023 marked 300 years since the birth of Adam Smith. As one of the figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, it was only right that the Scottish... Speeches
We must maximise the full potential of Scotland's young people 5th June 2023 Scotland can only reach her full potential when the young people of Scotland reach their full potential. That is why getting education right is so important. Speeches