Last week brought a physical return to Westminster and in London as in East Lothian life’s slowly regaining normality. The focus in Parliament was on the Queens Speech which sets out the Tory Governments plans. Much doesn’t apply to Scotland but there are omissions that are significant. As indicated previously building social housing’s essential to address homelessness, create work and… Read more »
My speech on opposition of the Nationality & Borders Bill (second reading). I am concerned about the manner in which immigration policy is being taken amongst the most vulnerable.
MACASKILL HITS OUT AT SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT OVER FAILURE TO DEMAND POWER OVER DRUG POLICY AND DRUG CONSUMPTION ROOMS Former Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill MP has hit out at the Scottish Government following confirmation from the Home Office, in a Parliamentary Written Answer to him, that neither the Justice Secretary or the Lord Advocate has sought a review of drug policy or Drug… Read more »
My question to the Minister on international exports. Food production businesses in East Lothian face a loss of trade, challenges with customs and damage to their supply chains. What will the UK Govt do to ensure that their difficulties are minimised and support maximised. They need butter today, not a promise of jam tomorrow.
My speech for the Voter ID debate which took place in Westminster Hall. 50 years of political experience tells me that it is not necessary.
My speech on International Aid debate. I voted against the proposed cuts, but shamefully those on the Tory Benches voted it through. We are all part of the human race and need to protect everyone. By protecting everyone we are protecting ourselves.
The vaccination bus will be in the East Lothian constituency on the following dates: Monday 12 July – The Bleachingfield, Dunbar, 11am until 7pm Tuesday, 13 July – Tesco Car Park, Olivebank Road, Musselburgh 11am until 7pm More information can be found at Drop-in vaccination clinics | East Lothian Council
Former Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill MP has today (Tuesday) renewed his calls for a shake up in the powers of the Lord Advocate. In a statement Mr MacAskill, ALBA MP for East Lothian said: “This latest development in the complaint against the SNP just accelerates the need for change in the Lord Advocates powers. “The Chinese walls and recusal by the Lord… Read more »
In a statement ALBA’s Kenny MacAskill MP who recently led the campaign to save the two BBC studios at Atlantic Quay in Glasgow said: “The arrogance of BBC Senior management knows no bounds. These savage cuts in the Scottish budget and the derisory share in network spending, less than our population share and less than in Wales, while London hoovers up over… Read more »
I outlined to Mr Gove that whilst polled public attitudes towards the Union may be hidden, the private attitude by the Prime Minister to devolution is clearly known and hostile. The choice for Scotland is between an integrating Union under the Tories or independence. Know which option I would prefer!