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Stephen Gethins

The Public Record

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August 24, 2026

But there is no room for abuse.

Stephen Gethins

Aug 23, 2026

On this Ukrainian Independence Day, Scotland reaffirms its solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

thenational.scot
Aug 22, 2026

Households in Scotland need real support before winter.

thenational.scot
Aug 22, 2026

I think Lara's done a fantastic job. I think she's been a credit and an asset.

thenational.scot
Aug 22, 2026

I think that's not restricted to one party, but I have to say my experience is that women get it much, much worse.

thenational.scot
Aug 22, 2026

But if you want to encourage more people into politics, regardless of what they think, if you're personally attacking people, maybe there's something wrong with your arguments rather than your that's more of a reflection on you.

thenational.scot
Aug 22, 2026

If you have to resort to personal attacks on people with whom you disagree, maybe something's the matter with you, rather than the person that you're attacking.

thenational.scot
Aug 22, 2026

Energy costs are forcing too many families to make difficult decisions about household budgets. In an energy-rich country like Scotland, that is simply unacceptable.

thenational.scot
Aug 22, 2026

This needs to be a wake-up call for the new Prime Minister – with Scotland’s energy sending hundreds of billions of pounds to the UK Treasury over the years, a modest £45 saving from cutting VAT cannot be the extent of his ambition.

thenational.scot
Aug 22, 2026

Scotland’s energy must be in Scotland’s hands so we can bring down bills.

thenational.scot
Aug 22, 2026

Oh for goodness sake, about her accent. I think they were outrageous.

thenational.scot
Aug 22, 2026

Bluntly, I think the people of Arbroath and Broughton Ferry have had an upgrade on their previous MP.

thenational.scot
Aug 16, 2026

This is one and a half thousand jobs in the north of Scotland. This is a massive blow.

heraldscotland.com
Aug 16, 2026

As somebody with a bit of experience in this area, I am concerned that the UK Government have maybe got it wrong, and that could be devastating for jobs and investment.

heraldscotland.com
Jul 31, 2026

Scotland's future prosperity – and our contribution to energy security – are reliant on North Sea energy production and, crucially, the skills and experience of that workforce.

bbc.co.uk
Jul 27, 2026

“Scotland decided, and not only did they vote in favour of EU membership, but they’ve subsequently voted for a majority of pro-EU MSPs and MPs.”

thenational.scot
Jul 26, 2026

The easiest way to do this is for Scotland to be an independent member state of the EU and that’s still my ambition.

thenational.scot
Jul 26, 2026

If you think it’s good for Gibraltar’s economy and good for its citizens, if you think Northern Ireland is getting the best of both worlds, we are acknowledging the damage that has been done.

thenational.scot
Jul 26, 2026

You cannot compare Scotland and Gibraltar or Scotland and Northern Ireland, but what it tells you is where there is a will, there is a way.

thenational.scot
Jul 26, 2026

The British government would be continuing in an act of colossal self-harm not to reach some kind of agreement with Scotland and the EU.

thenational.scot
Jul 17, 2026

I would urge the incoming UK administration to urgently redress this given the damage that has been done to businesses, organisations and citizens across Scotland.

thenational.scot
Jul 17, 2026

It is now a decade since the disastrous decision to leave the EU. Brexit is costing taxpayers tens of billions of pounds a year, has left us poorer and with fewer rights. Even the staunchest supporters of Brexit no longer seem to have the…

thenational.scot
Jul 12, 2026

I warmly congratulate Kaci McEwan on this outstanding achievement.

heraldscotland.com

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