As of this week, there will be no new DWP Personal Independence Payment (PIP) applications in Lanarkshire. This has been replaced with Social Security Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment (ADP). This is an important step in creating a social security system that is human-centred and designed to help people, not deny them what they are entitled…

It was lovely to join Bothwell Parish Church today for their service and was nice to get a chance to speak to local residents afterwards. I am an independence supporter, a republican and a humanist; but I am also a representative for all of my constituents. I’m grateful to the minister for his kind words…

Many constituents have spoken to me this month about rumours that the Bothwell Bridge Hotel would be used to house asylum seekers. I have received confirmation today from the Home Office that the hotel will not be used for this purpose as they have been unable to secure its use. I believe this is the…

Today Labour have worked with the Lib Dems, an independent, and the Tories to deny the people of South Lanarkshire the SNP administration they voted for. We are deeply disappointed with today’s result. The SNP won the highest vote share across SLC (36.9% of first preferences) and returned the highest number of Councillors (27/64). Map…

I received word on Wednesday evening about this railing in a council-owned car park that posed a danger of injury to pedestrians, especially children. Working with with council officers, I had it made safe that same evening and it is now on the priority list for a permanent repair/solution. If you see any street furniture…

It is an absolute honour and a pleasure to have been elected as Councillor for Bothwell & Uddingston. I have to pay massive gratitude to those that voted for me, South Lanarkshire SNP Group for their support, and all the local activists who campaigned for me. Commiserations to my running mate Jim McGuigan who has…

Things are starting to relax now in the last 45mins of the poll. So I’m treating myself to a cold drink and a couple of this ward’s finest products. That said, if you haven’t voted yet, there’s STILL TIME TO VOTE.I’m so grateful – regardless of tomorrow’s outcome – for the excellent support I’ve received…

A lot of fun this morning on Uddingston Main Street at our street stall.It was good to speak to constituents and let them know what the SNP has achieved in the last 5 years and what we plan for the next 5.

Had a nice morning yesterday at Uddingston Food Market. Really good products from all the vendors and it was great to be among people again.A smashing wee community event, great that it’s going to be monthly now. I even ran into Stephanie Callaghan MSP.

It was great today to attend the SNP manifesto launch, to hear from Cllr Kelly Parry, the national campaign director, and to have the First Minister set out our bold and progressive plans for our councils to deliver for people and communities across Scotland. I’m proud to stand on this ambitious manifesto with a focus…