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As SNP Shadow Foreign Secretary, I welcome the announcement that there is to be a quarantine period for people arriving in the UK, however this should have been done long before now. ? My questions to the Foreign Secretary today:
The UK is among five European countries not making substantial progress in tackling the spread Covid-19 infections. Today, I urged the UK Health Secretary to use data from the European Centre for Disease Control to inform decisions about altering or easing Lockdown restrictions.
Some insurers are seriously letting down businesses who took out cover with them in good faith. They’re covered for infectious diseases but aren’t getting a payout as Covid-19 isn’t specifically mentioned in the policy. This is an absurd position for these insurers to take, and they must be held to account. The UK government has … Read more
Today, I took part virtually in a parliamentary session, questioning the Foreign Office Minister on a number of issues that have developed in recent weeks, including: ? Welcoming financial support for Gavi, international vaccines network. ✈️ Calling for an inquiry into the Foreign Office’s handling of the repatriation of UK nationals stranded abroad. ?? Questioning … Read more
Social distancing is tough and, whilst we are all doing our bit to keep each other safe, we need to take our mental health seriously too. Here’s a wee video from Bruce Crawford MSP and I on the Scottish Government’s mental health advice and support campaign. You can find it here: www.clearyourhead.scot It’s ok not … Read more
Tremendous work from Stirling Council and the Scottish Government. So far: £15 million in grants supporting over 1,200 businesses in my constituency. Thank you.