I am looking forward to holding a surgery at 1st Alliance Credit Union in Kilwinning on Friday 23 June. If you need help or advice with any issue or concern, please drop in.
Arran Ferry Issues: MV Alfred
I’m appalled that dozens of passengers were stranded on Arran on Saturday because of capacity issues on the relief vessel MV Alfred. Panic-leasing from operators with poor safety records is a recipe for disaster. I’ve written to the Transport Minister to demand an explanation.
Bishopbriggs Surgery
I am looking forward to holding a surgery at Bishopbriggs Library on Friday from 11am. If you need help or advice with any issue or concern, please drop in.
Firefighter Memorial Day Debate
Firefighters need adequate showering facilities to wash off carcinogenic toxins. 14 Scottish fire stations don’t have running water, many don’t have adequate showering facilities, and 75% have “bad” or “poor” conditions. I was pleased to speak in the Scottish Parliament’s debate on Firefighter Memorial Day 2023 to remember those who have lost their life in […]
Rights of Victims
I am deeply concerned by reports that the rights of young victims of sexual offences, including some as young as 13, are not being considered in the sentencing guidelines. I have written to the new minister calling for clarity.
Ardrossan Harbour
In April 2018, ex-transport minister Humza Yousaf approved upgrading Ardrossan Harbour. Six years on, having handed private owner Peel Ports half a million pounds, we’re no further forward. I’ve written to demand his government take compulsory measures.
Season Tickets for Cumbrae
Several constituents have gotten in touch to express their deep concern about what removing these tickets will mean for their finances. Residents travel back and forth between Cumbrae and mainland for work, school, hospital appointments and other commitments. It’s difficult to see how persisting with this new system in the face of all evidence will […]
Irvine Surgery
I am looking forward to holding a surgery at Irvine Library at 10am on Saturday 1 April. If you need help or advice with any issue or concern, please do drop-in.
Ardrossan Surgery
I am looking forward to holding a surgery at my constituency office in Ardrossan on 18th March. If you need help or advice with any issue or concern, please call to book an appointment on 01294 605655.
Letter to the SNP Leadership Contenders
The Scottish Government’s proposal for a “National Care Service” is yet another exercise in outsourcing. It’s not too late to come forward with a genuinely not-for-profit care service. I’ve written to the three SNP leadership contenders to ask that they commit to pause the process.