Lessons Learnt on the Campaign Trail
“Exactly six weeks ago I handed in nomination papers to stand as a prospective parliamentary candidate for Dundee City West.”
Different Approaches to Tackling Poverty
“The Scottish Government is taking a different route on poverty and this will be an important issue, politically and constitutionally.”
Thank God Churches Are Finally Waking Up
“Even during the Spanish flu epidemic, Christians did not socially-distance, self-isolate and shield themselves from the evident needs of society.”
Can the SNP Hold it Together Until Independence?
“As sharks encircle the SNP, the question is can they hold it all together until they secure another independence referendum?”
The Advance of Alternative Routes to Education
“It comes down to a simple question – who do I want to teach my kids as they grow up?”
Taking Poverty Back from the Professionals
“There is great power when real people experiencing real hardship take back the reins of the conversation from the professionals.”
Education Failings Extend Beyond Longer Holidays
“Once the global leader, a victim of the pandemic has been Scotland’s education system with its meteoric drop in standards.”
The Myth of Scotland as a Nation of Europhiles
“Whilst the UK Government is currently lauding Britain’s new-found political independence, Scotland’s party of independence is itself filled with lamentation.”
The Powerful Stories Behind the Statistics
“With every passing week, month and year, I was encountering men, women and children experiencing poverty who shared their stories.”
How Would Jesus Respond to Lockdown?
“When we lock down our ability to love our neighbours, we invite a more vicious pandemic than the current one.”
Scotland Must Reckon with Child Abuse
“We need to deal with historic child sex abuse and ensure we do not repeat mistakes perpetrated in the past.”
