This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a chance to think about how we look after one another and to remind anyone who is struggling that they are not alone.

⏰ My next surgery will take place at William Patrick Library this Saturday 10:00 - 11:00. There's no need to book an appointment, just drop in.

⏰ My next surgery will take place at William Patrick Library this Saturday 10:00 - 11:00. There's no need to book an appointment, just drop in.

The Liberal Democrats are launching a consultation on social media. I would greatly appreciate if you could take some time to fill out our form which will help parliamentarians voice your views.  docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Children are left exposed to violent, pornographic and age-inappropriate content under Labours current rules. That's why I along with my Liberal Democrat colleagues are pushing the Government to implement age ratings on social media and a ban for under-16s.

During the holidays, young people need safe places to meet, exercise and be active. I am glad the drain cover at Kirkintilloch Skate Park is set to be replaced, making the park safer for skaters and helping protect an important space for local young people. #KSI #missingdraincover #EDC #Bendcrete

Young couples will pay £400,000 in rent before buying their own home. With soaring house prices and sky-high deposits, young people are too often forced into an unaffordable rental market. If we want to give young people a chance, we need to fix our housing market.

I was delighted to join the pickleball ladies at Torrance Tennis Club. Great fun, great company, and another reminder of how much local clubs do to bring people together. #CommunitySuccess

I was honoured to be invited to speak at the Ahmadiyya peace conference. It was a privilege to be part of an event that brought communities together and showed that we achieve far more by finding common ground than by giving in to division.

The Scottish Government’s anti-nuclear stance is blocking the creation of thousands of skilled Scottish jobs. I have asked to meet the Minister of State for Energy to discuss the sites proposed for small modular reactors and the benefits they could bring to communities across Scotland.

We cannot afford another North Sea giveaway. The UK will need oil and gas for the foreseeable future, but simply opening up the North Sea risks a rush of private investors extracting Britain’s resources without delivering lasting national benefit, just as happened under Thatcher.

Whatever your view on assisted dying, we should all agree that palliative care needs to be better. No one nearing the end of life should be left without the care, dignity and support they deserve.

Trump is not only pushing up the price of heating homes and filling your car at the pump, he is directly helping Putin in his illegal war against Ukraine. For each $10 increase in the price of a barrel of oil Putin makes $1.6 billion per month that he can put straight in his war machine.

These vape shops are causing harm to our communities in more ways than one with the sale of contraband cigarettes being associated with the locations.  Inspecting each shop for the risk of fire will help to identify the well run vape shops from the rest and this must be carried out quickly.

⏰ My next surgery will take place at Auchinairn Community Centre this Saturday 10:00 - 11:00. There's no need to book an appointment, just drop in.

Fake information on social media results in hate. Social media wants people to engage, not protect them. They make money by promoting videos that create shock and division. Children are being radicalised while viewing under-regulated content. Parliament needs to maintain children's safety online.

Labour’s new pay-per-mile tax will hit rural Scots hardest. 🚗💸 Scotland’s rural areas already have some of the worst EV charging coverage in the UK and the longest commutes - this isn’t fair or sustainable. We need Labour and the Scottish Govt to work together to improve charging infrastructure.

Civil service pension administration is failing too many people. Retirees are waiting for payments they’re owed - and some are being offered interest-free hardship loans just to bridge the gap. That’s not good enough. Ministers must set out a clear timetable and fix this now.

#ReformUK had a Russian shill as their leader in Wales and the #Conservatives have taken millions in donations from those with ties to Russia. The British people deserve a system they can trust. If money can't be traced or appears to be paying for influence then it has no place in our system.

The Government's decision to hire Peter Mandelson despite the knowledge of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is shocking. That's why I called for a debate on the Nolan principles, to bring attention to the values we as politicians are expected to uphold.

We are calling for a vote of no confidence in the Government. There have been repeated scandals involving Labour Government ministers and the details emerging around the decision to hire Peter Mandelson are the worst so far. #noconfidence #Mandelson

The Government has tried to block full access to the documents Surrounding Epstein and Mandelsons relationship. The Liberal Democrats are calling for a full public enquiry to compel witnesses to testify and to ensure the release of all available documents.

This week it has become clear that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein compromised those at the very top of the British state. Now amidst rumours that Epstein may have acted as a Russian agent an enquiry is urgently needed to uncover the extent of the rot in the Labour Party.

Santander has announced plans to close its Kirkintilloch branch. I have arranged a meeting with Lucy Rigby MP, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to discuss the impact of this closure on Mid Dunbartonshire.

This month I took part in a Holocaust memorial debate. I had a simple message, we must remember the horrors of the past, we must learn from them and we must stand up to them wherever they arise.

The Government sold digital ID as a way to tackle illegal immigration. It is now being presented as the system on which our public services will run. Whatever the justification, it is clear that the money being spent would be far better used to tackle organised crime head on.

Brexit has left Britain weaker. And with President Trump again threatening tariffs and picking fights with Europe, we cannot gamble our economy on an increasingly unpredictable White House. #Brexit #CustomsUnion #Trump

🍃Green energy development is the future of the North Sea - but Scotland must get a fair deal from it. That is why I have asked the Government what it will do to deliver secure, skilled jobs: building and upgrading the grid and strengthening our defence and industrial resilience.

I’ve signed EDM 2617 in solidarity with the Iranian people and in support of justice for those facing repression. The courage shown by Iranians, from the protests after Mahsa Amini’s death to those continuing today, must be met with action.

Over the Christmas break, I was contacted by Scottish Toastmasters to highlight the achievement of Gerry Dunn from Milton of Campsie, who has secured 2nd place in a nationwide Toastmasters speaking contest, finishing runner-up in the national final from a field of around 4,500 potential entrants.

⏰ My next surgery will take place at Westerton Bowling Club this Saturday 10.00 - 11.00. There's no need to book an appointment, just drop in.

On 17 December, I wrote to the Justice Secretary, David Lammy, regarding reports that a number of young people are on hunger strike in HMP Bronzefield. Those on hunger strike are now at a critical stage. The Government must act to protect life. #Palestine #hungerstrike

🎉 Here is my roundup for the year! 🎄 I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!🎉

#Brexit has failed for Britain. I recently posted, highlighting the damage done to Britain by Brexit. I noticed numerous comments spreading misinformation. I have decided to address these comments over the coming week to try and bring some clarity to this debate.

While canvassing with @benlangmeadlibdem we came across this trip hazard. It has been reported to the council and we will be sure to have it sorted.

#Britain and the #EuropeanUnion need a strong defence partnership! As Russia takes increasingly aggressive action against the UK, and America becomes an increasingly unreliable partner, we must stand firm with our allies in Europe.

The #SNP have failed our communities! After years of SNP underfunding, Scotland’s 32 councils face a budget gap of £585 million. This is forcing the closure of vital public infrastructure, like public toilets, at the same time as the SNP Government has underspent by £1 billion.

#Brexit has failed for Britain. That is why this week I joined my colleague Dr Al Pinkerton in calling on the Government to open negotiations with the European Union to establish a new customs union. It's time to face the facts. Brexit has made us poorer, wee need to fix it.

Brexit has been a disaster. It has cost the British economy billions and is directly hitting people’s pockets. That is why this week I joined my colleague Dr Al Pinkerton in calling on the Government to open negotiations with the European Union to establish a new customs union. #EuropeanUnion

As part of my work, I am a member of the Scottish Affairs Committee. We want to collect views from across Scotland to find out what needs raised with the Government. Digital Connectivity Survey: forms.office.com/pages/respon... High Streets Survey: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

⚓ The Russian spy ship Yantar is a direct threat to our security. It has been probing vital North Sea cables and pipelines and has even used high-powered lasers against RAF pilots. I’ve pressed the Government on how it will protect this infrastructure and hold Russia to account. #security

👨‍⚕️ Support for Milngavie Health and Care Centre.👩‍⚕️ Speaking in the budget debate this week I asked the Government to join me in writing to the Scottish Government to request that they use their increase in funding to support the creation of a health and care centre in mid Dunbartonshire.

⏰My next surgery will take place at William Patrick Library this Saturday 10.00 - 11.00. There's no need to book an appointment, just drop in whenever. If you can't make it, please don't hesitate to email [email protected] instead.

This week I highlighted the struggles faced by young Scots. Over the past 20 years the percentage of Scottish students at Scottish universities has dropped by 15% The best way to grow our economy is to ensure we have the next generation of skilled workers and this requires education.

🏦 Another failed budget for young people. Last week I highlighted the financial crisis young people are facing. This week the Government has hit them once again, targeting their pension contributions. We need growth not Labour cash grabbing! #Budget2025

Tomorrow the Government will release their budget. The Liberal Democrats have been calling for VAT cuts for hospitality to drive economic growth, restore our high streets and give the country a much-needed morale boost. #shoplocal #smallbusiness

The renewable sector is not just about the North Sea. It's about the factories and workshops in our communities and the jobs that they can bring. That's why I asked the Government whether it will commit to supporting British manufacturing as part of our green transition. #renewables

I recently met with representatives from across the #Scottishwhisky industry. The UK and South Korea are negotiating a new trade deal. With Korea being one of the top consumers of #Scottishwhisky any trade deal we do must put #Scottishwhisky at its heart.

Scotland’s wind farms are being PAID to switch off… because our grid can’t handle the load. It’s already cost more than £2.1 billion this year. If the UK wants real decarbonisation, upgrading the grid has to be at the heart of our industrial strategy. Clean power only works if we can move it.

It's disgraceful that Nigel Farage is egging Donald Trump on as he attacks the BBC and tries to pick pockets of millions of licence fee payers.