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.
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 […]
The threatened closure of the Trade Union Education Centre is an attack on working class education and the entire trade union movement across Scotland. The Scottish Government has disgracefully remained silent. Ministers must step in and ensure it’s retained. My letter 👇
VisitScotland’s decision to close all tourist information centres is deeply concerning. Help can’t simply be replicated online.The centres provide specialist local knowledge, helping tourists and supporting local attractions. 📧My letter to the Scottish Government:
Congratulations to the Ferguson shipyard workforce on the launch of the MV Glen Rosa this afternoon who have worked tirelessly, overcoming serious hurdles to reach this point. There remain significant challenges for the yard. We need to fight for its long term future.
I was pleased to join the #RallyForEducation with NUS Cotland. Students are rightly outraged that over £100 million is being cut from the budget for higher and further education. These cuts will impact both students and staff. They must be reversed.
Seven years after the campaign to retain the Ardrossan-Brodick ferry service was won, the route’s future is under severe threat. I’m calling on the Scottish Government to reaffirm its commitment to the communities of Arran and Ardrossan. My question to the Transport Secretary on Thursday
Many communities in Scotland are still struggling to recover from the immense economic blow of pit closures in the 1980s. As we approach the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike, I’m calling on the Scottish Government to commit to a full debate in the Scottish Parliament. My letter is below: