On Tuesday 17th March the Scottish parliament voted by 69 to 57 votes to reject assisted suicide. With no party whip applied each and every MSP voted according to their own conscience. I am very grateful to constituents and campaigners, both those for and against the proposed legislation, who have shared their views on Assisted... Continue Reading →
Vote on Assisted Dying
I am very grateful to constituents and campaigners, both those for and against the proposed legislation who have shared their views on Assisted Dying, often disclosing deeply personal experience and solemnly held beliefs on the topic. The testimony of those seeking a change to the law has been deeply moving and encouraged me to test... Continue Reading →