The removal of Glasgow’s night bus services is unacceptable and will cause economic carnage. I’ve written to First Group. But the Scottish Government must provide leadership and funding to bring buses under public ownership and control.
Ardrossan Surgery
I am looking forward to holding a surgery at my constituency office in Ardrossan on Tuesday 8th August. If you need help or advice with any issue or concern, please get in contact to book a space.
Fire Estate Cuts
Nearly half of all fire stations in Scotland are in poor condition, a third lack dedicated showers and four have no running water. FBU Scotland have set out how this puts firefighters at real risk. Funding to modernise the estate is urgently needed.
Kilwinning Surgery
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 […]