70th Anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention
A historic moment: people with refugee status will be able to vote in the #ScottishParliament elections. I pledge my support & promise to stand up for the rights, dignity, and protection of all people seeking safety & rebuilding their lives here. 2021 also marks the 70th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention, the international treaty …
Don’t Forget to Apply for Your Postal Vote
The deadline to apply to vote by post is 5pm on 6th April. Find out more about ways to vote and how you can register here.
Members’ Business: The Human Right to a Health Environment
Biodiversity, air pollution, local, attractive green spaces, carbon-proofing our procurement & food industry are key in tackling health inequalities & delivering sustainable development. You can watch my contribution here.
Scotsman Hustings
Interesting contributions @ The Scotsman hustings, yesterday. Next Parliament must focus on recovery from the pandemic, tackling the housing crisis in Lothian, addressing the climate emergency & creating jobs & infrastructure. You can watch the event here.
My contribution @ Edinburgh News
Responses by Scot Gov to my PQs on Edinburgh Eye Pavilion beg more questions than they answer. If the SNP Gov never approved funding for the relocation of the eye hospital, why was a construction company selected to develop the project in January 2018? £1 Million of taxpayers money was spent on an outline proposal …
Debate: Climate Change Plan
This week’s debate on climate emergency was excellent. It was great to speak as Scottish Labour new Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Campaign Cabinet member. Our next parliament must focus on tackling our climate emergency through decarbonising buildings, supporting community low carbon projects, incentivising existing home owners, investing in new green infrastructure & jobs, …