SNP's shocking inaction increases dire flood risk Wednesday, 13 March, 2024 I spoke in the Scottish Parliament about the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme. I urged the Scottish Government to get their heads out the sand and finally take some action to protect Grangemouth. Speeches in Parliament
Stand firm for what we believe in 11th December 2023 I reflected on the lessons politicians could learn from the life of Katherine Stewart-Murray, Duchess of Atholl, during a debate to mark 100 years since her... Speeches in Parliament
SNP Arrogance puts Scotland's countryside at risk 1st December 2023 Speaking in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Stage 1 Debate. Speeches in Parliament
Trust the People, Not Bureaucrats! 30th November 2023 In the Scottish Parliament, we were debating the need to restore Scotland's nature to tackle climate change. I argued that the SNP/Green approach is another... Speeches in Parliament
Disabled Children and Young People - Transitions to Adulthood 27th November 2023 Politicians have got into the trap of believing that legislation is the only way to improve the lives of people. This, however, is a false conclusion. The legal... Speeches in Parliament
Addressing Scotland's Housing Crisis: A Call for Action 23rd November 2023 Scotland has a housing crisis. We are not building enough houses, and the some of the houses we do have are not good enough. All parties agree on the need to... Speeches in Parliament
Matheson iPad debacle is the tip of the iceberg in Scottish Government’s culture of evasiveness - Daily Telegraph 17th November 2023 The way the Scottish Parliament has been set-up and operates, effectively shelters ministers from criticism and scrutiny. Read my full article in the Daily... Articles
Defending Britain: Why I Support Our Nuclear Deterrent 3rd November 2023 Our Nuclear Deterrent keeps us safe. In our volatile world, the responsible thing to do is to keep what keeps us safe. Speeches in Parliament
When will the SNP adopt a common-sense approach to flooding? 2nd November 2023 Scotland has been devastated by flooding over the past few weeks. With weather patterns changing, this is something we should expect to see more unless the... Speeches in Parliament
SNP Fire Service Cuts 1st November 2023 In the Scottish Parliament, I urged the SNP to start prioritising the national interest. Not their nationalist interest. With a lack of vigour from ministers... Speeches in Parliament
