SNP must stop legislating by diktat 11th January 2022 We have Government by diktat. Laws are being made with no scrutiny - zero. John Swinney called my comments today “ludicrous” but I am afraid he is in denial. Holyrood News
2022 must be a better year for Scotland's railways 23rd December 2021 I asked the Transport Minister to offer some hope for Scotland's railways. The Minister chose not take me up my offer. With ScotRail being nationalised next... Holyrood News
Scotland's education attainment gap is a national scandal 22nd December 2021 The widening attainment gap in Scotland's schools is shocking. For P1, P4 and P7 students combined: reading, writing and literacy levels are all down 5% and... Holyrood News
SNP must rethink 4% rail fares increase 21st December 2021 I questioned Graeme Dey about rail fare increases and he has agreed to meet me. We need to do better. Holyrood News
Tory MSP praises launch of Victims Law consultation 16th December 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, is urging local people to engage in proposals for a new Victims Law. Mr Simpson’s... Holyrood News
More hero volunteers needed to tackle Omicron variant 15th December 2021 I raised concerns about the welfare of Scotland's army of hero volunteers. I asked the First Minister how they intend to support vaccinators and how many more... Holyrood News
FM calls on Harvie to set a good example 9th December 2021 I asked the First Minister what she thought of Patrick Harvie's recent cycling behaviour. She said she would look into it and get back to me. I'll look forward... Holyrood News
The SNP's vision for ScotRail remains a mystery 8th December 2021 I asked the Transport Minister what he response to was to the Rail Union's 'A vision for Scotland's Railways' report. He didn't say what he thought but... Holyrood News
Grumpy Sturgeon's transport snub 2nd December 2021 Today I asked Nicola Sturgeon what she thought of the Union Connectivity Review. She clearly hadn’t read it. I pointed out that Transport Scotland officials had... Holyrood News