When I was first elected in 2001 as part of a group of five SNP MPs I never thought it would be possible for an…
A TALE OF TWO ELECTIONS
Well, that was some result, wasn’t it? 48 seats and 45% share of the vote. 2017 now seems like another era. The SNP are closer…
THE SPEAKERSHIP OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
With the recent announcement of Speaker John Bercow’s intention to stand down on October 31st there has been a lot of interest in who may…
WHY I WILL STAND FOR SPEAKER.
I’VE been really flattered by the interest in my announcement to stand for Speaker of the Commons. I only hope it doesn’t come as a crushing…
THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Today I announce my intention to run for the position of Speaker of the House of Commons when (and if) that position becomes available. It…
HOW I VOTED IN THE INDICATIVE VOTES
Tonight I supported the amendment to support the revocation of article 50 and I opposed all measures that would possibly lead to a no deal…
ABSTENTIONISM AND THE SNP
There has been a bit of traffic on social media recently that I abandon my post at Westminster and ‘return’ to Scotland with the rest…
GENERAL ELECTION ANYBODY…..?
As we prepare for the Christmas recess all the talk is of an early General Election. A vote of no confidence is apparently to be…
MAJORITIES AND A MEANINGFUL VOTE
It was Norman Lamont who said of the equally disastrous John Major Government ‘we give the impression of being in office but not in power’.…
SCOTTISH TORY MPs AND THE ABUSE OF MINISTERIAL ACCESS
Those familiar with the activities of Scottish Conservative Members of Parliament will know that they like to be photographed with their more senior and better…