My Comment to Alasdair Clark, Edinburgh Live – 17th December 2020
My comment on last Friday’s racist attack on Edinburgh University campus. Hate and prejudice have no place in Scotland.
Joint Letter to the First Minister Calling for our Rail Passenger Services to Be Taken Into Public Ownership
In April 2020 and given the unprecedented decline in passenger numbers, the Scottish Government allocated a six-month funding to allow ScotRail to continue to operate. This emergency funding agreement has been extended until January 2021 – what will happen after this period, it’s for the Scottish Government to decide. That’s why I’ve signed this joint …
Members’ Business: Interlinked Fire and Smoke Alarm Systems
I am disappointed by just how badly the SNP Government have dropped the ball on this. It is vital that people across Scotland have the right safety information but the lack of awareness raising has delayed action. Age Scotland have said that one year extension is not long enough. Homeowners need to be protected from …
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Support for the Caring for Carers campaign by Unite
I’m supporting the Caring for Carers campaign launched by Unite. Time to support staff who have put themselves on the line for months now during the pandemic. They deserve safe working conditions, decent pay & our support.
My Question to Kate Forbes
My question to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance on funding for our local councils:
Buy Local!
This Saturday, don’t forget to support your local businesses. Our local businesses are vital to our economy and we need to support them now more than ever. #buylocal #localbusiness
My Question to Nicola Sturgeon
My question to the First Minister regarding the distribution of funds to support small businesses:
Maria Fyfe
Maria Fyfe passed away earlier today, a terrible loss for both Scotland and Politics. She was the only Labour female MP from Scotland, when she was first elected in 1987 and proudly represented Glasgow Maryhill for the following 14 years. She led the way for so many women in politics. In her career, she fought …