North Ayrshire is set to see drastic cuts to social care which will be restricted to critical care only, as a result of the huge deficit facing North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership. I have asked the Scottish Government to intervene and provide emergency funding so that these cuts do not go ahead from […]
I’m pleased that the Scottish Parliament has supported the general principles of my Freedom of Information (FOI) Reform Bill. But it’s disappointing that there will be no progress before the election in May. The next Parliament after May must legislate to deliver FOI reform.
It’s outrageous that families in North Ayrshire are being asked to choose which cuts they want to their care services. The health authority is forcing people to pick from a series of terrible options that would all mean severely cutting provision for those in need. It’s shameful to take a ‘pick and mix’ approach to […]
I support calls from the Fire Brigades Union Scotland for a properly funded, resourced, and fit for purpose Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. We must protect firefighter jobs, reduce response times, repair our stations, and provide a safe working environment for our firefighters.
Passengers across West Scotland have been let down by cuts to bus routes, expensive fares, and impractical timetables. I was pleased to meet with activists from the Better Buses Strathclyde campaign to support plans for bus franchising so that the needs of passengers are put before profit.
I have been contacted by Cumbrae residents who are concerned about CalMac proposals for scheduled maintenance windows. These proposals could see services withdrawn for either six hours per week or one 24 hour period per month, which would represent a direct cut to the island’s vital lifeline ferry services. I am clear that CalMac and […]
A committee of the Scottish Parliament has now taken evidence on the proposals in my Members’ Bill and the Stage 1 report has now been published: https://digitalpublications.parliament.scot/Committees/Report/SPPAC/2026/1/26/fc8774fe-e588-44c7-9b0e-9f3db83f6c92#Introduction
West of Scotland MSP Katy Clark will be in Brodick Hal, Arran on Monday, September 9th, and she would love to hear from you. Whether you need help with an issue or just want to chat about any concerns, feel free to drop by between 11.30 am and 12.30 pm. No appointment is necessary, just […]
Over four weeks, 514 offenders are being released early from Scottish jails. Just 12 victims will be notified about their early release. The victim notification scheme is not fit for purpose. We need to bring down the prison population but victim’s safety must be protected.
Islanders and ferry users have been waiting six years for the Ardrossan Harbour redevelopment to get underway. Once the election is out the way, we need full confirmation from the Scottish Government that this project is going ahead and the route will be retained. My question 👇