Calling for Establishment of Leavers Fund to Aid Victims of Domestic Abuse 4th October 2024 Today I asked the Minister for Equalities for details and timeline of when a leavers fund will be established to support victims of domestic abuse. With 62,000... Holyrood News
Pushing for Extra Funding for the Scottish Forestry Industry 2nd October 2024 Today I asked the Cabinet Secretary in chamber if the Scottish Government will provide extra funding to the Scottish Forestry Industry, a vital sector in... Holyrood News
Climate Action Awards Night 1st October 2024 I was delighted to speak at the Climate Action Awards Night, where a host of fantastic nominees were in the running for awards in multiple categories, all... Holyrood News
Holyrood Climate Action Summit 1st October 2024 As part of Holyrood's Climate Action Summit, I took part in a panel Q&A session with Kirsty Tait, the Director for Scotland, Food, Farming and Countryside... Holyrood News
Asking the First Minister About A75 Repairs 26th September 2024 Today I asked the First Minister to update members on any progress being made and confirm his commitment to working with the UK Gov to deliver the much-needed... Holyrood News
Tory Trio Press Fellow MSP to Join A75 and A77 Fight 25th September 2024 Three Tory MSPs are urging Colin Smyth to use his influence within the Labour Party to press the case for urgent improvements to the A75 and A77. In a joint... Holyrood News
Supporting Defibrillators in Scottish Schools 25th September 2024 I am absolutely thrilled that the campaign led by a group of bright students from Troqueer primary school is now being brought to parliament. They successfully... Holyrood News
Continuing the Salmon Farming Inquiry 23rd September 2024 Myself and other members of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee travelled to the salmon-grower's state-of-the-art Barcaldine freshwater hatchery near Oban... Holyrood News
Scottish Government Announces Humiliating U-turn Over Wood Burning Stoves 20th September 2024 The Scottish Government have announced yet another humiliating U-turn, this time over the installation of wood burning stoves. They were initially hoping to... Holyrood News