This article clearly shows how poor commentary can be in Scotland. Murdo Fraser wasn’t elected in 1999, Kenny Gibson wasn’t there between 2003/07. Brian Adam was a staunch SNP loyalist & a great friend & mentor to me, but sadly Brian passed in April 2013. Very poor journalism!

I’m so sad to hear of the passing of Jeane Freeman. Being part of a ministerial team with Jeane & Angela Constance was the best time of my working life. Jeane cared passionately about folk, was thoughtful, forthright & witty. My heart goes out to Susan & all who love Jeane. ❤️

The Labour Party have lodged a motion attempting to silence the voices of disabled people & carers within local health and social care services. The SNP will always advocate for those with lived experience to have a say in discussions that impact them.

My colleagues & I met with WASPI women from across Scotland today to hear about their frustrations about the Labour Westminster Government’s refusal to compensate them. I will always support the WASPI women & their righteous cause.

It was great to host CFINE’s lived experience panel at parliament today & it was fantastic to hear them talk about their manifesto with Cabinet Secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville.

My “Andrew Mountbatten -Windsor must testify” motion has now been accepted by the Scottish Parliament. I hope that many MSP colleagues will support this motion. No-one is above the law!

If Starmer has any guts whatsoever, he should remove the Labour whip from Mandelson immediately & make the moves to have him debarred from the House of Lords. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Aberdeen’s Tall Ships success continues & I have lodged a parliamentary motion celebrating the city’s most recent win.

I have lodged the below parliamentary motion tonight & I hope that it will be accepted & published on Monday. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor must testify at any judicial or congressional hearing investigating the Epstein allegations. No-one is above the law.

Jack Middleton & his campaign team are working hard in Aberdeen Central for the SNP & the cause of independence. Let’s back Jack & his team by donating a few quid to help them get our message across. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/jack-middl...

I have written to the Prime Minister about Labour’s betrayal of the WASPI women, who expected change from them. The women did not expect the same dishonourable, despicable, and detestable behaviour from Labour as they did under the Tories, but that’s what they got. Labour lied!

Almost 370,000 babies have received baby boxes from the Scottish Government, including 39,423 in Grampian. Your SNP Scottish Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life.

Prior to the UK General Election, Labour politicians lined up to back the WASPI women & pledged to support their campaign for compensation. Labour lied! Today, they betrayed the WASPI women in a dishonourable, despicable & detestable way.

I am very pleased to have had it confirmed that the resources for the Investing In Communities Fund will continue in 2026/27. This will allow organisations like the Foyer, CFINE & Shmu to carry out their vital work in Aberdeen communities.

With a momentous summer of football on the horizon, a £2 million investment in a new ‘Celebration of Football’ fund has been announced by the Scottish Government. The fund will harness the power of Scotland’s national game to change lives through football.

Another win for Scotland’s young folk! A universal learn-to-swim offer for every primary school child, which is guaranteed beyond 2026, has been announced by the Scottish Government and backed by £2m in year-one funding.

The UK Labour Government’s transmission charges are undermining the economics of Scottish offshore wind projects.

In today’s troubled world, where intolerance & conflict is on the rise, we can’t forget the horrors of the past The murder of 6 million Jews, the execution of Roma & Sinti folk, the deaths of LGBT & disabled people must never be forgotten. We must all strive for a better future.

Farage has lined up a bunch of Tory retreads to fill his party ranks. Reform is not about a reformation of society, it’s about the right wing British elitists maintaining control. It’s time to say no to the same old nonsense - it’s time for a fresh start with independence. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Nothing more to be said…

Have a great Burns Night!

Labour implosion imminent. What does Anas Sarwar have to say? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

That’s because they are.

Aberdeen Central SNP candidate, Jack Middleton will make an excellent MSP. You can help Jack & his campaign by donating a few quid by clicking the link below. Let’s back Jack! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/jack-middl...

Plaudits to whoever the comedian is who created this meme about Labour’s dodgy leaflet. On a serious note I understand that Labour’s leaflet of lies is still being distributed, which is absolutely disgraceful.

Fantastic win for Zoe Hisbent & her SNP team.

If a football player abused an assistant referee in the same way that Douglas Ross behaves towards our parliament’s Presiding Officer, then not only would they be in receipt of a red card, but also a very lengthy suspension.

I was pleased to host Robert Gordon’s College in parliament this week to give them the opportunity to discuss their work with MSPs, including their efforts to put education at the heart of the energy transition.

I back our First Minister. Read more at:- www.facebook.com/share/1D5fSR...

Household costs continue to rise in Labour’s Broken Brexit Britain.

There are 711.7 WTE Dentists working across NHS Scotland as at September 2025, an increase of 26.9% (150.7 WTE) since September 2006 when the Labour & Liberal coalition were in power.

There are 15,959.8 WTE Doctors working across NHS Scotland as at September 2025, an increase of 66.2% (6,359.4 WTE) since September 2006 when the Labour / Liberal coalition were in power. Your SNP Scottish Government continue to invest in and prioritise our NHS & its staff.

Yon mannie, DJT, is aff his chump.

Reform should just change their name to the New Tories as that is exactly what they are. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We have the energy. With independence, we will have the power. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I have written to the Electoral Commission about Labour’s controversial leaflet. Voters deserve to be able to trust the information they receive from politicians - and that trust is undermined when campaign materials contain false or misleading claims. www.thenational.scot/news/2577433...

This week your SNP Scottish Government presented a budget for Scotland’s children & families.

Labour must recall & destroy their lying leaflet. www.thenational.scot/news/2577173...

Labour’s Employers National insurance hike has cost Scottish local authorities £240 million in 2025/26. The Westminster Labour Government should have reimbursed that money in full. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire spending scenarios mentioned in my questions.

Heavy snowfall has disrupted blood donations, and the NHS is now appealing for donors in Aberdeen as supplies of some blood groups run low. You can find out more info here: www.scotblood.co.uk/news/freezin...

Yesterday our Scottish Government announced a budget for fairer taxation, which if passed will see 55% of Scots paying less tax than their counterparts elsewhere in the UK.

I welcome the announcement in today’s Scottish budget allocating £36 million to begin the roll-out of walk-in GP clinics. I have written to the Health Secretary urging him to prioritise Aberdeen as one of the first locations for a walk-in GP surgery.

Good news for Abernecessities & Grampian Women’s Aid.

I have lodged a parliamentary motion congratulating His Majesty’s Theatre on its 120th anniversary & wish them well on the efforts to raise £120,000 to mark the celebratory year.

Did he ask? Was he ignored? Is he content with Labour’s policies, which will decimate jobs, investment & communities in Aberdeen & the north east?

Westminster Labour promised that they would create 1.000s of GB Energy jobs in Aberdeen, so far only 13 people have been employed in our city. Labour lied!

The UK Labour Government has consigned us to misery, with a flat-lining economy, increased household energy bills & high food prices. Scotland can end the misery of Westminster with the fresh start of independence. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I’ve been mightily impressed with how well Fubar has kept people up-to-date on Facebook during the severe winter conditions we’re currently experiencing in the North East. I have lodged a parliamentary motion congratulating & thanking them for their efforts.

The UK Labour Government has failed to provide any money for north east Scotland from their £140 million Growth Fund. Labour don’t give a flying futret for Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire.

I fully support Believe in Scotland’s End The Scottish Energy Bill Rip-Off campaign & have lodged a parliamentary motion & written to the Prime Minister calling for action. Scotland has all of the energy, but now we need the powers of independence to deliver cheaper bills.