I was very happy to put my name to this joint letter with Edinburgh SNP colleagues about curbing numbers of Airbnb-type short term let flats in Edinburgh.I welcome the Scottish Government's analysis of responses to the short term lets consultation and I want to see new regulations to curb problem holiday lets to be piloted here in the capital. I'm proud of our Team SNP approach to seek positive ch...

One of my favourite (and toughest) jobs of the year is judging the Portobello Sandcastle competition. This year was no different with lots of families and individuals battling the wind - though thankfully not the rain - to make some incredible creations. Congrats to Eleanor, her dad Jonathan and all who took part! Thanks to Rosy and the team Art Walk Porty for letting me get inside the kiln and gi...

Every month when I sit down to write this it amazes me how much has happened in such a short space of time. September was no different. We headed back after recess with one clear priority - to work with other parties to prevent a no-deal Brexit prior to Boris Johnson's planned shut down of parliament with a five week prorogation. One that turned out to be unlawful - but more on that later. The mon...