It has been a while since I last wrote but as you will all be aware, it has been an incredibly busy few weeks with the “Super Thursday” Elections in May and the State Opening of Parliament launching this next session of Parliament with an ambitious and exciting Queen’s Speech outlining the progra

Though more than 9,000 miles separate Britain and Australia, our shared history has resulted in a deep and enduring bond. From the start, Scots played a vital role in Australian history.

While representing West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine in the House of Commons is a huge honour and a privilege, it’s quite the commute to the office.

The fiddler brought his slow lament to a close as the church sat silent and expectant. The minister announced, “God Save the Queen” and the church rose as one. Rigidly to attention.

A week ago today the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, took to his feet in parliament and announced the British Governments 2021 budget.

I am delighted to commend a British Budget that will forge the way towards economic recovery from Covid-19.

Chancellor Rishi Sunaks budget, which he delivered on Wednesday, has been overwhelmingly welcomed by the British public according to snap polling. 

Budget 2021 

As I write this, more than 17.5 million people across Britain have received a Covid vaccine, with another 700,000 second doses beyond that figure. That’s one in three UK adults.

Thank You Mr President,

It with great pleasure that I rise to oppose the motion and not only that, but to attest that this Kingdom is not only united today, but that it will remain so for many, many years to come.