Dè tha dol | Monthly round up - May 2026

Welcome to my monthly round up of my work both in parliament and in the constituency of Na h-Eileanan an Iar.

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Torcuil Crichton and newly elected MSP Donald MacKinnon

Scottish Election:

There was a fantastic start to May with the election of Donald MacKinnon as our new Labour MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar.

I look forward to working closely with Donald to ensure that islanders benefit from a strong, united voice representing their interests both in Westminster and in Edinburgh.

Neart na dithis!

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In the constituency:

Listening: surgeries in Ness, Stornoway, Harris.

Talking: meetings with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar post-election.

Shouting: Campaigning on Benbecula Bank of Scotland closure including writing to the chairman of the Lloyds Banking Group requesting a meeting.

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Future of North Sea and community energy project priority on island interconnector

In Westminster:

Listening: raised constituents’ concerns on future of North Sea.

Talking: called for community energy priority on island interconnector.

Shouting: ‘Not now, Andy’ as Black Rod banged door at State Opening.

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'Not now Andy' as Black Rod banged on the door at State Opening of Parliament.