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Feb 9, 2024
Stage 1 of Scotland's Budget Bill
Yesterday I spoke in the above debate. Please see my contribution by clicking on the graphic.
Feb 7, 2024
Labour Has No Alternative Budget Proposals
I raised the above. Click on the graphic to watch the exchange.
Feb 6, 2024
Westminster Must End Their Nuclear Obsession
The Labour Party has had yet another policy flip-flop - this time on bankers’ bonuses. The bonus cap, introduced after the 2008 financial...
Feb 5, 2024
Labour's Bankers' Bonus Focus
The Labour Party has had yet another policy flip-flop - this time on bankers’ bonuses. The bonus cap, introduced after the 2008 financial...
Feb 3, 2024
Peel Ports Slammed Over Irish Berth Closure
Kenneth Gibson MSP has slammed Peel Ports for is decades long neglect of Ardrossan Harbour, which has now led to their unilateral...
Feb 2, 2024
Time to Scrap the £50 Million Charity Cap
It was a pleasure to lead yesterday’s debate in the Scottish Parliament calling for the UK Government to end the £50 million cap on...
Feb 2, 2024
UK Inhibits the Modifying of Fishing Boats to Net Zero
Yesterday, I raised the charges levied by the UK Government’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for converting to, and investing in,...
Feb 1, 2024
Record Number of Students from Deprived Areas Enrol at Scottish Universities
In the 2021-2022 academic year a record 5,595 students from Scotland's poorest areas gained entry to Scottish universities. About 16.5%...
Feb 1, 2024
Latest Economic and Fiscal Outlook for Scotland
Yesterday morning I chaired a Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) breakfast seminar on the above. The presentation was carried...
Jan 31, 2024
SNP Action on Vaping and Tobacco Sales
This week, the SNP Government announced further action will be taken to tackle smoking and vaping in Scotland. These recommendations are...
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