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This week, I have written to NHS Western Isles to highlight the additional financial burden faced by patients travelling to off-island medical appointments. “This is an issue I have raised repeatedly since taking office. Scottish Government tells me the rates of travel reimbursement sit with NHS Western Isles; NHS Western Isles assure me the issue rests with Scottish Government". “Enough is enough. It’s time we end this circle of blame.” In my letter to health board chief exe

I raised with UK Government Ministers the challenges facing the Western Isles fishing industry. Speaking in a debate on Support for the Fishing Industry I highlighted the devastating impact of new visa rules on crewing, problems with marine fuel supplies in the islands and fears that the SNP Scottish Government wish to revisit the introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs). Speaking in the Commons I said: "It is understood the Scottish Government will be consul

On Saturday 25th November 2025, I hosted a Community Hall Forum in Laxdale Hall bringing together halls from across Lewis and Harris. I invited speakers from a number of organisations that offer support and advice to speak to community hall representatives about what they can offer. Speakers included Community Energy Scotland, Community Learning & Development (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar), Outer Hebrides Community-Led Local Development Programme with the Local Action Group and