Thursday 27 June 2019 A small gathering was organised in honour of my 20th year anniversary as an elected representative in the Scottish Parliament. We had a great evening with live music courtesy of my nieces and a very special highland dance performed by my granddaughter! There was a great deal of reminiscing about the … Continue reading Ebrief
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Thursday 20 June Bethlehem I was delighted to welcome Clinical Director Dr Caesar Hakim, Managing Director Fadia Saleh and qualified and trainee Psychologists from the Guidance and Training Center for the Child and Family based in the West Bank. The Centre is part of the Glasgow - Bethlehem Twinning: Health and Wellbeing Project and representatives … Continue reading Ebrief
Ebrief Thursday 13 June Drug Action Representatives from the Partnership for Action on Drugs in Scotland (PADS) were in the Parliament this week highlighting the work they do across Scotland. I had a good chat with them about the work of PADS Communities Group and the Scottish Government’s Substance Misuse Unit, their work to address … Continue reading Ebrief
Ebrief Thursday 6 June 2019 WASPI Members of the WASPI campaign were demonstrating outside Parliament on Wednesday to coincide with the start of the Judicial Review. I along with some of my colleagues took time to show our support. Backto60, the group which brought the judicial review, is seeking repayment of all the pensions people … Continue reading Ebrief
Thursday 30 May 2019 Referendum Bill The Scottish Government has today published legislation to set the rules for any referendum within the competence of the Scottish Parliament. The Referendums (Scotland) Bill will provide a legal framework for the holding of referendums on any matters within Scotland’s control. It is intended that the Bill will have … Continue reading Ebrief
