Cunninghame South Candidates withMargaret Burgess MSP & special guest Humza Yousaf MSPLast nights Cunninghame South branch meeting was busy and buzzing with excitement.  The branch has welcomed nearly 100 new members this year so far.  I know it sounds like the sort of thing that people campaigning just say but there is a tangible sense... Continue Reading →

For me, imagining an independent Scotland very much includes thinking about how we engage more people in the democratic process.  How we vote might be a good place to start, could there be different ways to the traditional ballet paper?  Participation in shows on TV is huge I wonder, would the same number of folk... Continue Reading →

On a visit to GlaxoSmithKline in Irvine this week, Finance Secretary, John Swinney announced the creation of 4 enterprise zones in Scotland.  These zones will aim to generate new economic activity by increasing or bringing forward investment and stimulating new job creation.  Scottish enterprise will work closely with North Ayrshire council and the business community... Continue Reading →

Our first "work night" of 2012 got underway last Wednesday with a really successful evening in the ward.  After all the coverage of the 2014 referendum in the media there was a really upbeat atmosphere.  My "running mate" SNP group leader Cllr Matt Brown was on hand to help with any council issues that came... Continue Reading →