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
- Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 | Scottish Parliament debates
- Coronavirus Acts Report | Scottish Parliament debates
- Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 | Scottish Parliament debates
- Scottish National Investment Bank | Scottish Parliament debates
- Covid-19 (Tenant Evictions) | Scottish Parliament debates
- Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 | Scottish Parliament debates
- Covid-19 (Transmission Data) | Scottish Parliament debates
- Legal Advice (Publication) | Scottish Parliament debates
- Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill | Scottish Parliament debates
- Declaration of a Nature Emergency | Scottish Parliament debates