New Routes Home Protest Wednesday, 22 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 hundreds of autistic people and people with learning disabilities being held in hospitals across Scotland. Last week I raised a question to the First Minister on what work is doing to get patients like Kyle, who should not have been there in... Holyrood News
Memorial Wreaths Set on Fire 17th November 2022 It is sickening to read reports that wreaths were deliberately set on fire on the memorial at City Chambers in Edinburgh, less than 24 hours after Remembrance... Holyrood News
Debate on Improving Outcomes for Those Living with a Neurological Condition 16th November 2022 Last night it was a privilege to bring forward a debate on improving outcomes for those living with a neurological condition, which I’m delighted received cross... Holyrood News
Dog Abduction (Scotland) Bill Consultation Now Open 14th November 2022 My colleague Maurice Golden’s Dog Abduction (Scotland) Bill has received backing from every party in Parliament, and now has an open consultation. This Bill is... Holyrood News
Remembrance Day 2022 11th November 2022 On this Remembrance Day I want to offer my gratitude to all the servicemen and women who have served, past and present, for their sacrifices to protect our way... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Concerns Over Infinergy's Online Consultation for the Clashindarroch Windfarm Extension 9th November 2022 Many of you have contacted me expressing your disappointment at the format of the online consultation held by Infinergy for the Clashindarroch windfarm... Local News
Celebrating Scotland's Young Software Engineers 9th November 2022 Great to speak with current and past recipients of the prestigious Young Software Engineer of the Year Awards at the Celebrating Scotland’s Young Software... Holyrood News
Preventing the Spread of Giant Hogweed Along the River Don 8th November 2022 Following concerns surrounding the spread of Giant Hogweed along the River Don catchment, I wrote to Aberdeenshire Council to establish what actions are being... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Cancer Card Visits Holyrood 8th November 2022 Last week I met with Cancer Card and heard more about the work they do to help people find the right support when cancer effects their life. Whether you have... Holyrood News
National Farmers' Union of Scotland Rally at Holyrood 4th November 2022 Great to attend the NFU Scotland Food Needs A Farmer rally at Holyrood on Wednesday which had a fantastic turnout! Good to speak with farmers from Aberdeenshire... Holyrood NewsLocal News