I'm giving my backing to the East Kilbride News “Stay in EK” campaign to keep HMRC in the town.
I raised this at Holyrood in a member’s debate recently where I spoke alongside East Kilbride constituency MSP Linda Fabiani.
I believe that cross party support will be crucial to keeping tax jobs in Ea
Until last week many people may have been unaware of the fact that a variety of Scottish Parliamentary committees take place each week.
These cross-party committees are the gatekeepers of parliamentary business and can call on people from all walks of life to give evidence as they scrutinise legisl
I'm delighted to be named as the new Convener of the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee that will scrutinise the Brexit legislation for Scotland.
It is a privilege to be leading the committee, especially at a time when people are waiting to see what impact Brexit will have not only
I’m delighted to see the strategic partnership agreement between The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and NHS Lanarkshire has been announced.
This is an innovative agreement that will bring many benefits to Lanarkshire as the partnership builds on NHS Lanarkshire’s strong commitment to rese
I'm calling again on South Lanarkshire Council to scrap the controversial dualling of Stewartfield Way after local residents overwhelmingly rejected the plan.
I recently polled the area and was inundated with replies to my survey on the controversial road upgrade, with residents demanding the money
I visited Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) hospice - Robin House - in Balloch recently.
The hospice cares for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions, and I'm backing the charity’s bid to reach every family in Scotland who needs their help.
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I was invited to see form myself how a charity uses ponies to help disadvantaged children.
Recently I visited Ponies Help Children near Kirk O'Shotts after they won National Lottery funding of more than £8000.
Heather Stephens and her mum Moira Ireland, who run the charity from Blai
I had the honour of opening the European Dodgeball Championships at Ravenscraig Sports Centre earlier this month.
I was delighted to accept the invite from the President of the World Dodgeball Association, Tom Hickson, to get the three days of action underway.
Over 14 nations and 300 a
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Cambusnethan Miners Boxing Club after they were awarded money through the Lottery
Not only did I get to see the great work being done, I was also invited to take part in a training session.
Before donning my gloves, I heard from coach Pat Campbell of the clu
