Andy TACT Fostering on point on BBC Radio 4 Today. Public education on care is weak to non exisitent. If people understand then communities would better support families & children in need and those in care. Tomorrow ill raise this and need for wider reforms Scottish Lib Dems conference

Thanks Duncan, so much potential that can be tapped into and so little political leadership

This is a real concern. I stood in Westminster election last time & the reform candidate spent time trying to convince people in east lothian that migrants were our greatest problem. And that global warming is OK as tomatoes grow better with more CO2... bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Enjoyed the day out campaigning with Aisha Mir 🔶 and crew for the #Hamilton by-election. #southofScotland sun shining on the doors for Scottish Lib Dems

Earlier this year, the CMAL leadership told Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee committee that both the Ferguson Marine ferries would enter service with more or less all of their components out of warranty, and that some components had even become obsolete before the vessels ever set sail.

There have been numerous reports into the grooming gangs. Just implement the recommendations. A 'national inquiry' is just long grass. Vulnerable people will be left Vulnerable as it tells you the same concs at vast expense bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

In favour of this. Whilst at 16 I think you should vote on laws that impact you, and overtime your politics evolve. But Marriage is a longer term commitment you cant so easily vote against every few years. Young people need protection. bbc.com/news/articles/…

dear Laura Kuenssberg you really need to challenge Stephen Flynn SNP properly on water & #sewage. He conveniently omits to mention the appalling lack of monitoring in Scotland. Over 6000 sewage spills in South Scotland alone - most unmonitored. Clean Water Act needed-Scottish Lib Dems

School exclusions don't solve the problem. The cause for disruptive behaviour is usually at home (mainly affecting kids in care). If we properly support families & resource schools everyone can learn together. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

our Scottish Lib Dems South Scotland List campaign got off to a flying start today at the Border Union Show with Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP🔶🇺🇦 joining me & DuncanDunlopScotLibDem with supporters. A warm reception from voters today- same again tomorrow, join us! 😀🔶

the Border Union Show was excellent - lively conversations (Family Farm Tax, social care, renewables, NHS, schools, so much more) - and don’t forget the livestock!

I find it staggering that politicians are not subject to pvg or disclosure checks. Elected politicians and candidates can easily access vulnerable people. Every political party policies and the law should change to make checks mandatory. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Why is it that we track drugs deaths, but despite promise after promise dont track the premature deaths of care experienced people? NB most of the deaths will tragically be the same people. But its easier to blame drugs than failed care. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

If The Labour Party had vision and the ability to appoint quality, then they'd appoint Mrs Cheryl-Ann Cruickshank as #deputyprimeminister Spent last hour reminiscing and talking #localism. #BrilliantWoman