I am one of 129 MSPs elected to the Scottish Parliament. I represent my constituents’ interests as an MSP for the Lothian region, dealing with their questions and concerns.
I also sit on two committees, contribute to debates and ask questions in order to hold the Scottish Government to account.
Local Government and Communities Committee
View the Committee’s work and calls for views here.
Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee
View the Committee’s work and calls for views here.
Proposed European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
In 2018 I lodged a proposal for a Bill to incorporate the European Charter of Local Self-Government into law in Scotland. In 2020 the Bill was formally introduced to the Scottish Parliament, and is currently being scrutinised by the Local Government and Communities Committee.
Recent contributions to Scottish Parliament debates
- Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 | Scottish Parliament debates
- Covid-19 | Scottish Parliament debates
- Voting System | Scottish Parliament debates
- Transparency Rules (Compliance) | Scottish Parliament debates
- Programme for Government 2020-21 | Scottish Parliament debates
- Student Paramedics (Bursaries) | Scottish Parliament debates
- Economic Recovery Implementation Plan | Scottish Parliament debates
- Dirty Camping | Scottish Parliament debates
- Coronavirus Legislation | Scottish Parliament debates
- Covid-19 Lockdown (Short-term Lets with Communal Stairways) | Scottish Parliament debates