In my first speech since the election, I spoke about my ambitions for Aberdeen: That Aberdeen becomes a Net Zero capital, securing the legacy of North Sea oil, That folk in our energy capital don't have to worry about their energy bills, And that no bairn goes to bed hungry.

Labour want renewables but no oil. Tories and Reform want oil but no renewables. Jobs in Aberdeen rely on both. Don't let the unionists tell us we have to choose. It's all Scotland's energy, and we should be able to have it all.

I worked in a petrol station on King Street, then after my daughter was born I moved to Tesco Danestone for 14 years until I was elected to Aberdeen City Council in 2007 💪 I never realised working in Tesco and petrol stations were middle-class jobs 🤷‍♀️ www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

The Labour UK Government is choosing to support Russia rather than local energy jobs. It's shameful and I have written to Ed Miliband asking for him to reconsider his priorities.

My partner Don & daughter Dawn came to see me being sworn in as the MSP for Aberdeen Donside today. I also wore one of Muriel Jaffrey's bracelets today. She was an SNP member for 69 years, a force of nature in the Bridge of Don, and tireless campaigner for Scottish independence.

And let's not forget the first steps, freezing pensioners by cutting the Winter Fuel Allowance and letting children go hungry by keeping the Child Cap in place. It's time for change, it's time for Keir Starmer to go.

“I have written to M&S to ask what they are doing to support their staff in their Stoneywood store. “This is a popular shop with folk who live in the local area and nearby communities. "I think a lot of folk will be sad to see this close.” www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aber...

Getting my official photo today 📸 This should look a lot better than the campaign selfies I've been posting for the last few weeks 🤳😅

A re-elected SNP government will put a price cap on a basket of essential foods in large supermarkets, including basics like bread, milk and eggs, so families can afford the essentials and no one is priced out of a balanced diet. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7 for a government that’s on your side.

Great day for @theSNP campaigning in Aberdeen Donside, not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket 😉 The big date for your diaries should be 7 May though, all you need is to make it #BothVotesSNP. #ActiveSNP

Out on the doors with team @AberdeenSNP in the Bridge of Don this week

28 days until the Scottish Parliament election! 🗳️ Another morning and evening out on the doors across Donside, speaking to folk about #BothVotesSNP

Sunny evening out on the doors in Bridge of Don tonight! ☀️

Northfield this afternoon, and Kingswells this evening. More positive conversations out on the doors for #BothVotesSNP on 7 May 2026.

Back out on the doors with this fantastic @AberdeenSNP team!

Fantastic effort out on the doors by @aberdeensnp.bsky.social this week, talking to folk about why they should make it both votes SNP on 7 May 2026. Enjoying a quiet Easter Sunday with family today, and we will be back out talking to folk soon.

Westminster is sleepwalking into an energy crisis and Scotland is left paying the price. Scotland’s energy should be in Scotland’s hands, so we can bring bills down and build a wealthier country. On May 7th, make it #bothvotesSNP for a fresh start with independence and lower energy bills.

Scotland is one of the richest energy nations in the world. So why are bills still through the roof? If Westminster won’t bring them down, they should hand energy powers to Scotland. And if we're returned to government that's exactly what we'll demand. Make it Both votes SNP on Thursday 7 May.

Another good afternoon out on the doors around Rosehill. #activeSNP

I spent my day today as one of the thousands at the March and Rally for Scottish Independence in Edinburgh Great speeches, huge turnout, and a movement united in wanting Scotland's future to be in Scotland's hands

Yesterday was the final day of the @ScotParl session, and it has been an absolute privilage serving the people of Aberdeen Donside over the last five years. As we move into the campaign period, and as I seek re-election on the 7 May 2026, there are couple of changes👇🏻

Thank you to Mark Williams for coming to the Education and Young People committee today, to talk about the amazing work that Denis Law Legacy Trust does. Folk across Aberdeen have seen the trust changing lives and benefiting communities. I'm pleased that it's now being seen in @parliament.scot too.

My statement on last night's vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

My statement on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

We were out on the doors in Bridge of Don this afternoon! #activeSNP

Lots of positive responses out on the doors today in Mastrick #activeSNP

👀 Has anyone seen Starmer’s man in Scotland

Great to be back out on the doors in Bridge of Don this morning!

Last week, along with the First Minister, MSPs put politics aside and supported staff at @STVNews in opposing the cuts to STV North Tonight. Have your say 👉🏻 bit.ly/3LTQlfC

STV North Tonight is getting scrapped, and Ofcom are simply sitting on their hands. This is what happens when decisions about Scotland are taken in London rather than in Scotland. www.thenational.scot/news/2577118...

Your @theSNP @scotgov 2026/27 Budget will be rolling out breakfast clubs for every primary school child by August 2027. This gives children the best start to the day, saves parents a bit of money, and allowing them to get on with their busy day during the working week.

Last week, I had the chance to visit the Royal Mail delivery office in Mastrick, and to speak with the hard-working posties delivering to communities across AB15 and AB16. They're doing a great job while dealing with a huge increase in parcels (and the fire alarm going off 😅).

It's Scotland's Energy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚡️ Scotland is an energy-rich nation. A vast amount of low-cost, renewable energy is produced here. Yet we pay some of the highest energy bills in Europe. Read more about our plans for a fresh start with lower energy bills at www.snp.org/campaigns/en...

It's Scotland's energy A true story about two nations 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇳🇴 youtu.be/EFtNYlfAbsg?...

While NHS staff in England are still disgracefully fined for parking while caring for patients, in Scotland @thesnp @scotgov put an end to this. This action by @theSNP @scotgov has saved staff and patients over £90 million since 2008, by scrapping hospital parking charges.

Adoption Week Scotland runs from 3 - 7 November. Every child deserves a loving, permanent home - and there’s a wonderful community of support waiting. Thinking about adopting? Learn more: adoption.scot/adoption-wee...

@snp.org Scottish Government are investing in the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund, to allow more of our highly skilled work force to take on different roles in the sustainable energy sector. People are our city’s biggest asset, and I am glad to see this investment in our workforce.

Please help save STV North! Local journalism matters, and we risk losing that from our screens if STV go ahead with their proposed cuts. You can show your support for the future of STV North by signing this petition c.org/Pf8RNPZRB6?s...

Earlier today, I questioned Rufus Radcliffe, CEO at STV, around their plans to cut STV North at the Scottish Parliament's Culture Committee. 300,000 folk tunes into STV North last night, I wouldn't call 300,000 folk nobody.

Many thanks to Jackie Dunbar MSP for speaking to us about our work supporting Scotland's pets @jackiedunbarsnp.bsky.social

This afternoon I stopped by the RNLI stall in the Scottish Parliament, an organisation of volunteers and lifeguards who do an immense amount of work to keep us safe at sea.

Earlier this week, I had a chat with Ellie, Chair of @officialsyp.bsky.social, at the launch of their manifesto: “Dear Scotland’s Future”. SYP does an important job, championing the interests of young Scots, and ensuring their voices are heard in this Parliament.

Labour left pensioners in the cold by removing their Winter Fuel Payment. Your SNP Scottish Government is delivering Pension Age Winter Heating Payments, from November 2025, for every pensioner - 880,000 pensioners across Scotland will receive the payment.

Great to see so many folk at our Donside SNP coffee morning followed by our branch meeting ☕️

Your SNP Scottish Government has abolished peak rail fares for good. This means a cheaper daily commute for thousands across Scotland. That’s money back in your pocket, whether you’re travelling for work or leisure, given the reduced cost of rail travel.

This week pupils returned to school for the new term. To help with what can be an expensive time, your SNP Scottish Government, working with Aberdeen City Council, have expanded free school meals for S1-3 pupils in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment. Full eligibility criteria can be found below

Today’s Tall Ship’s crew parade & awards ceremony brightened up a dreich Aberdeen today. The weather wasn’t great, but it certainly didn’t dampen spirits.

⛵️The Tall Ships return to Aberdeen has created a real buzz around the city this weekend. The quayside has been packed with folk enjoying the ships, and the fantastic food and drink on offer. ➡️ Find out what’s on tomorrow - www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/whats-on/

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We can create a better Scotland for us all.

Yesterday I visited Alzheimer Scotland at their office on King Street in Aberdeen. Great to hear about all they offer to folk across the city, in particular, the Brain Health Clinic - a partnership with NHS Grampian and the Scottish Government.