Levelling up agenda will reach communities long-forgotten by the SNP 15th February 2022 For some time now, we have heard much talk from the UK Government about the concept of ‘levelling up’. And while some people have questioned what such a concept... Articles
Support for our precious high streets is long overdue 11th February 2022 Much like other MSPs across Scotland, I have become aware of the report by the Centre for Cities which has shown huge reductions in high street sales over the... Articles
Colleges still an afterthought for this SNP Government 9th February 2022 As the Shadow Minister for Further and Higher Education, Youth Employment and Training, well-funded support for young people to receive a world leading... Articles
The attainment gap must be tackled 6th January 2022 Scotland’s education system was once the country’s crown jewel, yet under 14 years of SNP leadership, it has been reduced to a national embarrassment that is... Articles
Rehabilitation and recovery is the way forward in the fight against drugs 28th December 2021 For too long Scotland has been suffering from a serious drug crisis, and for 14 years the SNP Government have consistently failed people who are struggling with... Articles
Our Councils are crying out for funding 22nd December 2021 Back in October I wrote here about the importance of adequate funding for local government and their subsequent ability to provide vital public services in West... Articles
Vaccine Booster Programme needs a boost 25th November 2021 The Coronavirus Pandemic is world changing event that nobody saw coming, prepared for, or ever thought was a possibility. The average person in the street could... Articles
The UK Goverment is delivering for Dumbarton 15th November 2021 When the Artizan Centre was built in 1974 it was thought that it would bring people from all over the local area to Dumbarton for their shopping needs, instead... Articles
Time to settle local government finances 27th October 2021 Local Government is the frontline of our public services, and one that I am passionate about. We expect our Councils to be in a position where they are able to... Articles