IT was a joy to see thousands of people turn out...
IT has certainly been quite the stirring start for the Hate Crime Act here in Scotland. Many voices are outraged at being held to account for what they say...
DURING my engagement with constituents – whether through my office or out on doorsteps, doing my street surgeries as the MSP, or chapping up folk to canvass in my activist role – I’ve come across a recurring theme which underpins much of our political discourse.
AS we go about our daily routines, walking to the shop, dropping our kids off at school, or just passing by our neighbour’s homes, we cross paths with pillars of families whose stories often remain unseen.
HERE in Scotland many of our children are ensnared in the grip of poverty, a scourge that is a silent thief of potential. As an MSP, I’ve seen and heard first hand how daunting our task to eradicate it is, particularly as a result of systemic barriers and political choices beyond Holyrood’s devolved reach.
THE Scottish Parliament embarked on a journey to extend a hand of support to one of the most marginalised groups in our society – the transgender community...
I’M constantly reminded of the simple yet profound pride found in our local produce in my constituency of Banffshire and Buchan Coast. This year, I’m setting my sights on a cause deeply significant to our community: a campaign to champion locally landed fish.
Reflecting on the discussions about local government reform we had on the Talking Scotland podcast last week, with my guests Kate Forbes and Councillor Louise McAllister, I’m struck by how much local services affect our daily lives.
AS we usher in 2024, a significant year marking a decade since the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, we must be forward thinking.
REFLECTING on last week’s Scottish Budget caused me to feel a deep sense of frustration about being part of our so-called Union.
