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
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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
Thursday 26 May 2019 EU Today is the day, and if you haven’t already been out to vote, can I make a special plea and ask that you make the effort to make Scotland’s voice heard and use your vote. Scotland voted 62% remain in the 2016 referendum but we are still being dragged out … Continue reading Ebrief
Thursday 16 May 2019 Home Office I was delighted hear Sabir Zazai the Chief Executive of the Scottish Refugee Council is being awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow. However, I am utterly appalled that the Home Office are refusing to grant Mr Zazai’s father a visa in order for him to attend … Continue reading Ebrief
