“…The SNP Government have presided over an NHS in crisis, with one in six Scots on a waiting list and a generation of young people growing up in temporary accommodation. They have no plan and no urgency, and we have seen absolutely no progress. That is why next year’s Scottish Parliament election is so important.”
Record by topic
- NHS waiting lists213th of 5436.0
- Mental health491st of 8906.0
- Learning disability & autism656th of 9053.0
- Maternity & neonatal251st of 4533.0
- Adult social care & reform201st of 3973.0
- Cancer387th of 6413.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing124th of 3143.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking45th of 1453.0
Also active on hospital discharge / bed-blocking
What they’ve said
“Lung cancer causes more deaths in Scotland than anywhere else in the UK. In England, early detection programmes are under way, and by 2028 every patient is likely to gain access to screening. In Scotland, doctors tell me that that programme is a distant dream. Does my hon.”
Topical Questions · 2025-05-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Scotland, helping to keep people in work and reduce recruitment costs by increasing staff retention and levelling the playing field on enforcement. It is both pro-worker and pro-business. Members of the Scottish National party—including the hon.”
Employment Rights Bill · 2025-03-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I am in favour on mental health grounds, with social media shown in study after study to be linked to increased anxiety, depression and low self-esteem for young people. I am in favour on online safety grounds, with social media exposing children to cyberbullying, predators, misinformation and harmful content.”
Social Media Use: Minimum Age · 2025-02-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…What do Scots get for those higher taxes? They get a Government who waste millions on delayed discharge and agency staff in our NHS, ferries that do not sail and pet projects that do not deliver for Scotland, all while decimating local community funding, which means that vital services are lost.”
Budget: Scotland · 2025-01-07 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…That money must reach the frontline, to bring down waiting lists and drive up educational standards. The SNP has nowhere to hide now.…”
Budget: Scotland · 2025-01-07 · Read on Hansard ↗
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