Political Quotes

Gillian Mackay

The Public Record

Aug 11, 2026

Without guidance we will see towns and cities exploited for climate-wrecking corporate profit.

thenational.scot
Aug 10, 2026

The new data centre plans are concerning due to the clear disregard for the masterplan and need for housing, and because of the behaviour of North Lanarkshire Council.

thenational.scot
Aug 9, 2026

We are living in a climate emergency, but it is not too late to make changes and do what we can to help.

thenational.scot
Aug 8, 2026

Their presence on the ballot has clearly confused voters over multiple elections which has been evident in the results.

thenational.scot
Aug 7, 2026

The fact this has been allowed to happen again and again undermines our democracy and the integrity of our elections.

thenational.scot
Aug 7, 2026

Hiroshima showed the world the horrifying reality of nuclear warfare - the destruction of a city and the mass killing of innocent civilians.

thenational.scot
Aug 7, 2026

An independent Scotland can sign the anti-nuclear treaty and be a country where the lessons of Hiroshima are reflected with a firm and steadfast commitment to peace and nuclear disarmament.

thenational.scot
Aug 7, 2026

Scotland deserves a future where our resources support our people and communities, not the profits of multi-national arms companies.

thenational.scot
Aug 7, 2026

Westminster’s nuclear obsession does not have to be Scotland’s. We can keep our communities safe by removing Trident from the Clyde, and taking our place internationally as a country committed to peace and disarmament.

thenational.scot
Aug 7, 2026

No government that genuinely believes in peace, human rights and international law should threaten the mass slaughter of civilians, putting our own communities at risk whilst lining the pockets of arms traders.

thenational.scot
Aug 7, 2026

We are 81 years on and the new Prime Minister is doubling down on his dangerous and immoral policy, committing tens of billions of taxpayers’ money on submarines and nuclear warheads designed to inflict mass destruction.

thenational.scot
Aug 7, 2026

The so-called Independent Green Voice is not a political party, it is a wrecking operation that sets out to trick voters.

thenational.scot
Aug 7, 2026

There is nothing remotely green about them and from these accounts they clearly don't do any campaigning.

thenational.scot
Aug 5, 2026

Infantino has been nothing short of an embarrassment to world football.

thenational.scot
Aug 3, 2026

Under his watch, Fifa has repeatedly put money, power and politics ahead of supporters and the values that football is supposed to represent.

thenational.scot
Aug 3, 2026

The Welsh FA is right to withdraw support for him, and Scotland should be next.

thenational.scot
Jul 28, 2026

The UK Government must step in and do its part to improve Ofcom’s listed-events categories so that future Commonwealth Games can be shown live and free.

thenational.scot
Jul 26, 2026

Nobody in Scotland voted for international development to be downgraded or for Britain to turn its back on the world’s poorest and most climate-vulnerable communities.

heraldscotland.com
Jul 25, 2026

We do not want these weapons of mass killing on the Clyde and nor does our parliament.

thenational.scot
Jul 23, 2026

Donald Trump is a dangerous warmonger who has shown contempt for international law and human rights. Keir Starmer chose to embrace him and support his actions. Andy Burnham faces a choice, will he stand up to Donald Trump or will he make…

thenational.scot
Jul 23, 2026

His continued support for nuclear weapons shows the same contempt for Scotland. We do not want these weapons of mass killing on the Clyde and nor does our parliament.

thenational.scot
Jul 23, 2026

Our airports should not be used as staging posts for US wars that make us all less safe and risk dragging us into a wider conflict.

thenational.scot
Jul 23, 2026

The US has renewed its air strikes on Iran, continuing a disastrous and dangerous war. At a time when the risks of further escalation are so clear, the new Prime Minister must draw a line.

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