SNP plan major hike in council tax 19th September 2023 Government has a duty to be responsible with taxpayers' money. They cannot expect taxpayers' to bail them out with increasing levels of taxes. Speeches
Celebrating Scottish Football 14th September 2023 Football is at the heart of Scottish community and identity. As Parliamentarians, we have a duty to put divisions aside and celebrate it. Speeches
A Lack of Leadership in Scotland's NHS is Letting People Down 14th June 2023 Scotland's NHS needs to start focusing on its core idea: people-centred care, free at the point of use. Speeches
Remembering the Legacy of the great Scottish Writer, Adam Smith 6th June 2023 The 5th June 2023 marked 300 years since the birth of Adam Smith. As one of the figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, it was only right that the Scottish... Speeches
We must maximise the full potential of Scotland's young people 5th June 2023 Scotland can only reach her full potential when the young people of Scotland reach their full potential. That is why getting education right is so important. Speeches
We must have an honest discussion about Scottish Education 1st June 2023 The people of Scotland are proud of our education system but recognises that it needs change to restore our place as being the gold standard in global education... Speeches
Ending Violence in Scottish Schools 25th May 2023 To conserve the great Scottish tradition of being at the forefront of global education, we must urgently address the rising levels of violence in Scotland's... Speeches
Britain should Recognise and Celebrate Scotland's Unique Traits 24th May 2023 Scotland empowers the Union. My friends in the UK Government already know this, but it is always good to remind them. When British institutions recognise and... Speeches
Rebuttal to the idea of a "Scottish backstop" 15th October 2018 Firstly at the SNP Party Conference, then today in London, Nicola Sturgeon has called for Scotland to be a part of the Northern Ireland "Backstop", meaning... Speeches