In politics opposition is relatively easy. There are always a number of reasons to vote against something and explain why you might be able to…
Some Words of Advice for Scottish Labour
It was when we were discussing the Scotland Bill in the House of Commons it struck me just how different the place is. For a…
Parliamentary Tweeter of the Year
I am really chuffed to learn that I have been named ‘Parliamentary tweeter of the Year’ in this year’s award organised by Westminster Public Affairs. I want to…
Towards the ‘Wing and a Prayer’ Parliament?
Hold the front page – “Labour rule out coalition with the SNP” – even though nobody ever thought for a minute that one would have…
MPs and Second Jobs – Speech from the House of Commons
Pete Wishart (Perth and North Perthshire) (SNP): I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, which relates to royalties…
‘Glasgow Man’ and Scottish Labour
Those of us of a nationalist persuasion have been enjoying immensely Scottish Labour’s excruciating policy contortions as they desperately try and get a bit of…
Safety on the A9
When I was fighting my first election campaign, a dreadful accident happened in what would become my constituency of North Tayside. Three generations of Israeli…
My Speech on Chilcot
Pete Wishart (Perth and North Perthshire) (SNP): It was 18 March 2003, and both you and I were in the House that day, Mr Deputy…
WISHART WELCOMES A9 SPEEDING STATISTICS
CALLS ON DANNY ALEXANDER TO DITCH ANTI-CAMERA CAMPAIGN Welcoming the publication of statistics showing that the number of drivers caught speeding on the A9 has…
My Speech in the House of Commons Debate on Trident Renewal
[youtube=http://youtu.be/IvGCUH9yq7w] Pete Wishart (Perth and North Perthshire) (SNP): It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Harwich and North Essex (Mr Jenkin). I…