A delayed budget in more ways than one…
After reading through John Swinney’s one year budget, it soon became clear that he had deployed one of Ex-PM Gordon Brown tactics. The budget as presented to parliament was choc full of were spending...
View ArticleScottish Conservative Press Releases
Since Boxing day, the Scottish Conservatives have been hard at work. The following are the press releases since then…...
View Article2 wee things to help avoid sick days
More than 2 years ago I had a bit of a problem with sick days. I used to catch everything going which would sometimes worsen into chest infections (not helped by my smoking I’m sure). I averaged about...
View ArticleCampaign – Ambling in Allanton
Yay, no snow or ice to slip on anymore. I’ll never complain about the driving rain again. I want to say a big thank-you to all the carer’s out there who look after their charges in the roughest...
View ArticleLearning Lessons from the RCN
Yesterday, I attended the Royal College of Nursing reception at Holyrood to hear their ideas for the future of nursing in Scotland. It was great meet so many who are passionate about their vocation and...
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Motivation to work harder and a slap on the wrist for clapping
On Wednesday, I visited Parliament to get a wee look round and meet some people who could help in my campaign to get elected via the Regional List vote on May 5th. My Chairman came with me and we...
View Article5 Things that made my day
What a day! Thing No. 1 Yesterday was all about our Common Sense Policies for Families. An early start on Graham Street in Airdrie to dish out our postcards. Common Sense on health visitors – £20...
View ArticleElection musings and Labour’s desperation
Labour have spent the last week taking voters for fools with all manner of u-turns on policy. First up was Labour’s u-turn on the Council Tax freeze. They have spent the last 4 years opposing this...
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Conference Tales
This weekend just past was the Scottish Conservative Spring Conference in Perth. It was a sunny weekend and just perfect for a wandering back and forth through the streets from the conference centre...
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National Carers Week – Airdrie
I was pleased to be able to fulfill a promise today to visit the Princess Royal Trust Carers in Airdrie to see the vital work that is carried out by them in the community all around Airdrie, Coatbridge...
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