New Routes Home Protest 22nd November 2023 For years I have been working with Tracey Gibbon to help her son, Kyle, who has been in Carstairs for 14 years. It is a national scandal that there are still... Holyrood News
Remembrance Sunday 12th November 2023 We pay tribute to servicemen and women this Remembrance Sunday by participating in a two-minute silence at 11 am to honour all of those who have fallen. "At the... Holyrood News
Cardiac Risk in the Young 27th October 2023 As many will know, David Hill, a friend and colleague, died two years ago whilst playing rugby in Dublin for the Scottish Parliament rugby team which he helped... Holyrood News
Stoma Awareness 9th October 2023 Last Wednesday I attended my colleague Edward Mountain MSP for the Highlands and Islands event on Stoma awareness. It was very insightful to speak to people to... Holyrood News
Danny Hashim Autism Awareness Charity 6th October 2023 Very insightful conversation this week to discuss the Danny Hashim Autism Awareness Charity and meet members of Danny Hashim's family. Thank you to Foysol... Holyrood News
World Rivers Day 27th September 2023 To mark World Rivers Day I spoke in Parliament about the importance of our rivers on Thursday. I am lucky enough to live beside the River Dee, one of the most... Holyrood News
Blood Bikes Scotland Visits Parliament 21st September 2023 Blood Bikes Scotland visited the Scottish Parliament recently and it was great to meet with them. I first learnt about blood bikes when I had contact with the... Holyrood News
Petition on planning decisions for onshore windfarms 29th May 2023 Petition: Increase the ability of communities to influence planning decisions for onshore windfarms This petition calls on the Scottish Government to increase... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Scottish Traditional Building ForumĀ at the Scottish Parliament 23rd May 2023 I was delighted to take part in Scottish Traditional Building Forum at the Scottish Parliament with pupils from Wester Hailes High School & Inverkeithing High... Holyrood News