Congratulations to everyone in Mid Dunbartonshire who got their exam results today. Well done to every pupil, and to the teachers and school staff who got them there.

Plans for a data centre at Westerhill have raised strong local concern, and those views deserve to be heard.

The SNP and the Greens don't need to read the report on Scotland's nuclear potential. They decided the answer was no long ago. If Scotland is to thrive, it needs growth and high-paying jobs. Rejecting investment on this scale means we miss out on the benefits - and end up paying for it later.

Our voting system doesn't work. I disagree with Reform on almost everything - but they won 14% of the vote and just 5 seats, while Labour formed a majority of 412 on 33.7% of the vote. That leaves millions of votes meaning nothing, and a politics that lurches from one direction to another.

The SNP and Labour are risking our security by buying products from questionable foreign companies.

The SNP and Greens do not need to read the report on Scotland’s nuclear potential. They have already decided the answer is no. That means Scotland risks missing out on thousands of skilled jobs, billions in investment and a more secure energy future.

Brexit has failed. It has created higher costs, more red tape and hurdles to trade with our closest neighbours. That is why the Liberal Democrats are forcing a vote on a new UK-EU customs union, to start rebuilding trade, cutting bureaucracy and putting the economy first.

The SNP and Greens are pushing an agenda that means higher energy costs, less jobs and more insecurity. That's why I am pushing for the release of GB Energy's assessment of Scotlands nucelar potential so we can see what opportunities are available.

Illegal vape shops have been tied to human trafficking, money laundering and drug crime.  That's why the Liberal Democrats are pushing to give councils increased powers to crack down on illegal and unregistered sellers.

Brexit is responsible for a third of UK food inflation and has added £7 billion to Brits grocery bills. Liberal Democrats will be forcing the Government to vote on backing a new customs union with the EU in an amendment to the King's Speech.

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a chance to think about how we look after one another and to remind anyone who is struggling that they are not alone.

⏰ My next surgery will take place at William Patrick Library this Saturday 10:00 - 11:00. There's no need to book an appointment, just drop in.

⏰ My next surgery will take place at William Patrick Library this Saturday 10:00 - 11:00. There's no need to book an appointment, just drop in.

The Liberal Democrats are launching a consultation on social media. I would greatly appreciate if you could take some time to fill out our form which will help parliamentarians voice your views.  docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Online Safety Consultation - Parents & Adults

About This Survey We're feeding into the national consultation on social media to get your voice heard. This survey is being conducted by your local MP and Victoria Collins MP, Liberal Democrats…

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Children are left exposed to violent, pornographic and age-inappropriate content under Labours current rules. That's why I along with my Liberal Democrat colleagues are pushing the Government to implement age ratings on social media and a ban for under-16s.

During the holidays, young people need safe places to meet, exercise and be active. I am glad the drain cover at Kirkintilloch Skate Park is set to be replaced, making the park safer for skaters and helping protect an important space for local young people. #KSI #missingdraincover #EDC #Bendcrete

Young couples will pay £400,000 in rent before buying their own home. With soaring house prices and sky-high deposits, young people are too often forced into an unaffordable rental market. If we want to give young people a chance, we need to fix our housing market.

I was delighted to join the pickleball ladies at Torrance Tennis Club. Great fun, great company, and another reminder of how much local clubs do to bring people together. #CommunitySuccess

I was honoured to be invited to speak at the Ahmadiyya peace conference. It was a privilege to be part of an event that brought communities together and showed that we achieve far more by finding common ground than by giving in to division.

The Scottish Government’s anti-nuclear stance is blocking the creation of thousands of skilled Scottish jobs. I have asked to meet the Minister of State for Energy to discuss the sites proposed for small modular reactors and the benefits they could bring to communities across Scotland.

We cannot afford another North Sea giveaway. The UK will need oil and gas for the foreseeable future, but simply opening up the North Sea risks a rush of private investors extracting Britain’s resources without delivering lasting national benefit, just as happened under Thatcher.

Whatever your view on assisted dying, we should all agree that palliative care needs to be better. No one nearing the end of life should be left without the care, dignity and support they deserve.

Trump is not only pushing up the price of heating homes and filling your car at the pump, he is directly helping Putin in his illegal war against Ukraine. For each $10 increase in the price of a barrel of oil Putin makes $1.6 billion per month that he can put straight in his war machine.

These vape shops are causing harm to our communities in more ways than one with the sale of contraband cigarettes being associated with the locations.  Inspecting each shop for the risk of fire will help to identify the well run vape shops from the rest and this must be carried out quickly.

⏰ My next surgery will take place at Auchinairn Community Centre this Saturday 10:00 - 11:00. There's no need to book an appointment, just drop in.

Fake information on social media results in hate. Social media wants people to engage, not protect them. They make money by promoting videos that create shock and division. Children are being radicalised while viewing under-regulated content. Parliament needs to maintain children's safety online.

Labour’s new pay-per-mile tax will hit rural Scots hardest. 🚗💸 Scotland’s rural areas already have some of the worst EV charging coverage in the UK and the longest commutes - this isn’t fair or sustainable. We need Labour and the Scottish Govt to work together to improve charging infrastructure.

Civil service pension administration is failing too many people. Retirees are waiting for payments they’re owed - and some are being offered interest-free hardship loans just to bridge the gap. That’s not good enough. Ministers must set out a clear timetable and fix this now.

#ReformUK had a Russian shill as their leader in Wales and the #Conservatives have taken millions in donations from those with ties to Russia. The British people deserve a system they can trust. If money can't be traced or appears to be paying for influence then it has no place in our system.

The Government's decision to hire Peter Mandelson despite the knowledge of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is shocking. That's why I called for a debate on the Nolan principles, to bring attention to the values we as politicians are expected to uphold.