Before entering a new year – and a new decade – I’m reflecting on a very busy month both at the Scottish Parliament and in Renfrewshire South. It would be difficult to begin anywhere other than last week’s General Election, which saw an overwhelmingly positive result for the SNP in Read more…
Next month’s General Election is an opportunity to put Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands. Over the past few weeks, it has been an honour to campaign, along with local SNP branches, for the three outstanding SNP candidates across Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire. There has been a positive response to the Read more…
We are now on course for a pre-Christmas General Election and I’m looking forward to a busy six weeks of campaigning to ensure that my two SNP colleagues, Mhairi Black and Gavin Newlands, are returned as MPs of their constituencies. As well as the return of SNP MPs for both Read more…
The end of the summer offered plenty of opportunities to attend local events and make the most of the lovely weather. It was a privilege to speak at the annual Wallace Day commemoration in Elderslie on 24 August. I am grateful to the The Society Of William Wallace for the Read more…
Parliament has been in recess for the past month and I’ve been busying myself here in Renfrewshire South. Before updating you on some of what I’ve been up to, I’d like to draw your attention to an Afternoon Tea I’m hosting in my constituency office this Friday (2nd August) from Read more…
Saturday 1 June was another brilliant afternoon at Kilbarchan’s annual Lilias Day. The weather was (thankfully) lovely and there were many local organisations in attendance – it’s always great to see the whole community come together to celebrate this tradition. On Monday 3 June I attended an emotional afternoon at Read more…
Last week, the SNP celebrated EU election success both in Renfrewshire and across Scotland – achieving the country’s biggest ever margin of victory at a European election. I was pleased that the local turnout was up compared to previous years, especially given the short campaign due to the UK Government’s Read more…
With the EU elections fast approaching, I spent Saturday out in the sunshine in Johnstone with my colleague Mhairi Black MP and the Renfrewshire South SNP branch. On Monday 13, I was honoured to be invited by New Music Scotland to attend the recent Scottish Awards for New Music and Read more…
During a debate held by Holyrood’s Education and Skills Committee, I was able to highlight the importance of supporting instrumental music tuition, arguing the case for free tuition for young people in Scotland’s schools. As a former music tutor, member of the Musician’s Union and the founder and convener of Read more…
While Parliament had a short Easter recess, I was able to focus my activity in Renfrewshire South, which recently included a meeting with Howwood Community Council regarding ongoing concerns on the A737. Numerous constituents have contacted me about this issue, and it was good to attend a meeting to see Read more…