03/06/2026
Another brilliant morning of campaigning in Aberdeen today.
People here want an MP who will champion the North East and defend our vital oil and gas industry.
On 18 June, vote Conservative to stop the SNP and send Labour a message.
03/06/2026
The Aberdeen South by-election is a straight fight between the Scottish Conservatives and the SNP.
If you want to stop the SNP and stand up our oil and gas industry, vote for me on the 18th June 👇
Scotland in the Union have recognised that Aberdeen South is a two-horse race between the Scottish Conservatives and the SNP.
Pro-UK voters should unite behind Douglas Lumsden on 18 June to beat the SNP.
02/06/2026
The loss of more energy jobs in Aberdeen is deeply concerning.
Every redundancy is a worker and a family facing uncertainty about the future.
Labour and the SNP need to stop undermining our oil and gas industry and Get Britain Drilling.
Aberdeen energy firm to cut jobs following significant losses
The firm's chief executive said there was "no expectation of short-term revenue growth".
01/06/2026
🗳️ Scotland in Union have backed me as the best candidate to beat the SNP in Aberdeen South.
If you want to stop another SNP win and stand up for North Sea jobs, vote Scottish Conservative on 18th June.
01/06/2026
A strong local economy needs a thriving town centre.
That’s why I’m backing The Press and Journal Fresh Start campaign to scrap the six-month wait for rates relief.
We should be making it easier for businesses to invest and bring vacant shops back into use.
Why our Fresh Start campaign is needed to unlock the potential of local economies
Our campaign targets bringing empty units back to life and giving a boost to our towns and cities.
01/06/2026
Ofcom’s approval of STV’s plans to axe its north news programme is cultural vandalism.
This will result in the silencing of voices in areas such as oil and gas, farming, fishing and local councils.
Ofcom approves STV's plan to axe north news programme
The controversial plan will see the end of the entirely separate news service for the north of Scotland, which is the legacy of the former Grampian Television.
31/05/2026
The oil and gas industry is personal to me. I spent 25 years working in it before entering politics.
On 18 June, Aberdeen South can tell Labour and the SNP that North Sea jobs matter and that we need to get Britain drilling again.
Read my letter to oil and gas workers 👇
31/05/2026
The Aberdeen South by-election is our chance to save our oil and gas industry.
The stakes could not be higher.
My words in the Scottish Daily Express👇