Scottish Labour Finance Debate

[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f0DUjJezx8[/embedyt]   I opened a Scottish Labour Party debate in the Scottish Parliament on fiance. I moved a motion in my name stating: “That the Parliament believes that income tax should be increased to allow greater investment in public services.” The issue at the core of the debate is our public services, and how […]

FMQ’s 14th September – Fire and Rescue Cuts

[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO0NH1ni9c8[/embedyt]   This week at FMQ’s I questioned the First Minister on cuts to our Fire and Rescue services. It is sadly the case that Scotland has lost 24% of its fire safety inspecting officers since 2013/14 and it is the responsibility of Government to make sure that the Fire and Rescue Service has the […]

Stop the Accelerated Roll-out of Universal Credit

[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfGHYaLYwMM[/embedyt]     Why would any Government in a civilised society continue to roll out a new policy that it knows is going to hurt tens of thousands of people, will drive people into debt and towards relying on charity to feed themselves, and will result in even more people in our country being […]

FMQ’s 7th September – Children’s Mental Health

[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ts_-S14sh0[/embedyt]   At First Minister’s Questions I highlighted that too many children in Scotland are being let down when it comes to mental health services. We can do better for them. It is clear that nothing needs more investment than mental health services, particularly children’s mental health services. Actions speak louder than words. The Scottish […]

Programme for Government 2017/18

[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWy9QSY_kOk[/embedyt]   Parliament started back following Summer recess last week, and kicked off with the Programme for Government for the year ahead. The First Minister unveiled her plans for the upcoming legislative programme for the year,  with plans to introduce 16 new bills during the 2017-18 session of the Scottish Parliament. These bills will cover […]