The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht 10th June 2024 It was an honour and a privilege to write a piece for a new book on women's rights in Scotland which also features a chapter from Harry Potter author JK Rowling... Local News
NHS Borders agency staff spending triples in three years 3rd June 2024 A Freedom of Information request has revealed that spending by NHS Borders on agency staffing has tripled in three years. In 2019/20, the health board spent... Local News
We must prevent the closure of Westruther nursery 13th May 2024 After speaking with concerned parents, I have started a campaign to stop Westruther nursery from shutting down after the summer. I am urgently seeking a public... Local News
Selkirk High School join me in the Scottish Parliament 7th May 2024 It was fantastic to welcome students from Selkirk High School to the Scottish Parliament alongside Na h-Eileanan an Iar MSP, Alasdair Allan, a former pupil of... Local News
Resignation of First Minister Humza Yousaf 29th April 2024 Whilst we wait for the SNP to elect a new leader, division and chaos will still reign from the executive of Scottish politics. But a new SNP leader will not... Local News
Local MSP supports the 50,000 calling for a National Brain Tumour Strategy 26th April 2024 I have signed a cross-party letter to the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP in support of The Brain Tumour Charity’s... Local News
My visit to cutting-edge green insulation business, IndiNature 22nd April 2024 Recently I visited climate-friendly construction supplier IndiNature in Jedburgh and met with Sam Baumber, co-founder and COO, Scott Simpson, co-founder and CTO... Local News
Rail extension meeting highlights need for faster progress 15th April 2024 Last week, I attended a meeting in Galashiels to discuss the extension of the Borders Railway with Fiona Hyslop MSP, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for... Local News
NHS Borders fails to provide a balanced budget 8th April 2024 Directors and executives at NHS Borders have failed to approve a balanced financial position at a public board meeting this week. NHS Borders had been set to... Local News