I have written to STV's Chief Executive calling on him to reverse the decision to sack journalists and end STV’s north of Scotland news programme. Good quality, regional journalism is a fundamental part of our democracy which must be protected.

Almost a week on from the Banchory Beast and I’m still sore. A brilliant run and obstacle race with loads of NE folk running for charity. Our XParty team was depleted by illness but the Lab-Lib members got through it. We finished 45th out of 2500 @willierennie.bsky.social dragged me round.

Interactive Entertainment Scotland the new trade body dedicated to our video game industry, which launched last night. The economy we need: based on the talents of Scots and the talents of Dundonians. Thank you to @4jstudios.com for hosting, and @ukieofficial.bsky.social for their hard work.

At the next Scottish elections, vote Labour to: 🩺 Fix NHS Tayside 🎓 Save the University of Dundee 🧹 Clean up our streets 🏙 Revitalise our city centre 💸 End SNP waste

£200m investment in carbon capture technologies across Scotland. That's the difference a Labour government makes. Fantastic to meet with Rachel Reeves today in St Fergus, Peterhead, putting our clean energy future into practice.

Applications are now open for my summer internship programme. A paid, part-time opportunity to learn about campaigns and delivering change for Dundee. Details below 👇 tinyurl.com/j6jwk3z3

Fantastic visit to the Discovery last week. Great to catch up with colleagues from Dundee Heritage Trust and see progress on the ship.

Thanks to @michaeljmarra.bsky.social for joining us during #MEAwarenessWeek at #MillionsMissing Scotland 2025 and supporting our call for the urgent development of specialist support for people with ME.

Today was my members’ business debate on wraparound care for children with additional support needs. The highlight was welcoming Leo, and his mum Nicola, to Parliament. With summer approaching we have to make holidays real by letting families plan ahead.

In 18 years Dundee GP clinics down 25%. GP patient lists up by 37%. If the SNP had a plan to end the 8am rush they would have done it by now.

Brilliant day in the sun in Hamilton and Larkhall, with an even warmer reception on the doors. Davy Russell would make an excellent MSP, a local champion for his community.

The Holy Father’s passing brings such sadness for many but joy for him at Easter. A mortal man of peace, compassion and love for the poor. A humble servant to all. Requiescat in pace il Papa.

📣 MSPs will debate wraparound care for children with ASN on 8 May, led by @michaeljmarra.bsky.social If this affects your family, now’s the time to speak up. ✉️ Email your MSP and urge them to attend. 👉 Learn how: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

Huge job losses at University of Dundee are unacceptable and self-defeating. For a Minister to claim they were shocked is indicative of someone who is not listening or does not understand the scale of the crisis. We need real leadership right now. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...

A reminder that this free, public forum to discuss the upcoming Assisted Dying bill is taking place on Thursday in Dundee. It's an excellent chance to hear the arguments for and against. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/assisted-d...

The First Minister cannot be shocked by the scale of the University of Dundee job cuts. He has known what was coming for weeks. What will his government actually now do to save jobs?

My parliamentary motion celebrating the life of the legendary Dick McTaggart, his astounding achievements and the remarkable legacy he will leave behind.

I welcome the announcement of support for the University of Dundee. Without a published recovery plan, it is too early to say whether this funding will be sufficient to secure the University’s long-term future. I have requested a meeting with the Minister for Higher Education.

The question is whether the SNP can get the desperately needed money Labour has provided in the budget to the front lines of public services. Judging by their record, I won't be holding my breath.

Pleased to address Scottish Labour Conference this afternoon and announce our plans for a Scottish Treasury. A Scottish Labour Government will get a grip of the public finances and deliver value for every pound of taxpayers’ money. That is the new direction we will take together.

New from me on Substack: we have five years to end new cases of HIV and we must not fail. Let's get it done. open.substack.com/pub/chriscre...

The SNP has lost control of Scotland's finances through waste and incompetence. Value for money. An end to waste. A long-term plan to deliver for Scots. That's the new direction Scottish Labour will deliver in 2026. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

The Labour Government has committed £2.6m for the V&A Dundee - in addition to £20m of transformational funding for Dundee. Since the V&A opened in 2018, tourist numbers have gone up 50%. Our investment will boost Dundee's economy, securing new growth and jobs.

Before my election, I served as Deputy Director of the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science. I hired the brilliant colleagues losing their jobs due to a cash crisis they did not create. My thoughts on where Dundee Uni is getting it wrong. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/5...

Under the SNP train fares are up, and up, and up. It is a company owned by the public, it should be accessible to be used by the public.

It was great to meet with Relationship Scotland @relscot.bsky.social, and to celebrate the work they do in Dundee with a Parliamentary Motion. Thank you to the team for the work they do in counselling and support services for our city.

Outside the Scottish Parliament today for @ucuscotland.bsky.social rally on the crisis in Scottish HE. Good to speak with colleagues from Univeristy of Dundee. With the huge challenges the uni faces, it is vital that trade union voices are heard.

Since the law changed in 2016, there have been zero fatal accident inquiries for Scots who have died abroad. In England and Wales, there have been thousands. There is a flaw in the legislation which denies Scots access to justice. www.sundaypost.com/fp/deaths-ab...

Pleased to bring SSEN to Parliament to meet with MSPs and answer questions. I have met with SSEN on many occasions to raise constituents’ concerns regarding new energy infrastructure. It is vital for our clean energy future, and that we see economic benefits for local people.

A privilege to host the National Leadership Network in Parliament this week. An inspiring organisation providing opportunities and outcomes for care experienced people - many of them young and talking passionately about their shared futures.

This £1.2m cut this year. A £1.9m cut to teaching posts in Dundee, made last year. Cuts to posts benefitting poorer pupils, and those with additional support needs. Any further cuts will be devastating for the children who need support the most. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...

This is the week the Glen Sannox finally entered service. Nearly 7 years delayed, the SNP ferry fiasco has cost millions and left island communities high and dry. A Scottish Labour Government would bring all the details of this scandal into the light.

Because Scots voted Labour, a Labour Government delivered a record settlement for Scotland's budget. While the SNP voted against an extra £5.2bn for Scotland's public services.

Brilliant event in Holyrood this week celebrating our urban environments and those preserving them with incredible skill. Our Dundee Historic Environment Trust team preserve Dundee's incredible past for all our futures.

With shock resignations & a huge deficit at the University of Dundee urgent questions must be answered For our city the University of Dundee is too big to fail This is what I have learned over the last 7 days regarding my old employer & what must happen next www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/5...

We need a reliable postal service. We cannot function without it. My constituents in Dundee have told me about their postal delays, or even not receiving their post altogether. This has happened all times of the year. In the Courier today 📰 www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...

Excellent to once again welcome St Paul's RC Academy to Holyrood to watch a First Minister’s Questions, and to answer some of their questions as well. Thank you so much for coming.

No reform. No vision. No plan. Not only is this more of the same from the SNP, it sends Scotland ever faster in the wrong direction.

Waiting for the (late….) budget with my Spotify Wrapped. Taylor spike in the Eras summer. Old Dutch by Bonny Light Horseman my track of the year. Recommend.

It is Labour investing £5bn into Scotland which makes it possible to put sorely needed money into the frontline of our public services. Will the SNP invest to change direction, or will they continue with decline, waste and fiscal incompetence?

On the SNP's watch, Scotland's NHS is going backwards. Hardworking staff are being let down by an SNP government that refuses to do the hard work of reforming our public services. Scotland needs a new direction.

Very strange that SNP and Green members literally applaud themselves in Parliament for agreeing the early release of convicted prisoners from Scottish jails. A real mess and a matter of regret whichever way you look at it.

A productive meeting with our Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Treasury yesterday. Rebuilding the foundations of our economy by bringing stability to the public finances is key in our vital mission to deliver growth.

Loved this @londonreview.bsky.social piece by Fara Dabhoiwala on history of science, racism, intellectual egos, Newton, Da Vinci Code level jaw dropping art history and the brilliant Francis Williams. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Great day in Dundee's West End on Friday, doing a street surgery to address directly the issues that matter to you.

Cash-strapped NHS Tayside limits sleep apnoea service. A repeating pattern of NHS Tayside cutting services without telling those waiting to be seen. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...

Wild - and fiscally illiterate - claims on tax from John Swinney at #FMQs. The Fraser of Allander Institute is clear: "Mechanically, this would increase the negative Block Grant Adjustment, reducing funding for the Scottish Government."