Political Quotes

Stephen Gethins

The Public Record

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

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

thenational.scot
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
Aug 16, 2026

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

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

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 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 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
Jul 12, 2026

Marking 250 years of American independence with this tartan is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the lasting relationship between Scotland and the United States.

heraldscotland.com
Jul 12, 2026

Scots were at the heart of the United States' emergence as an independent country.

heraldscotland.com
Jul 7, 2026

This can no longer be ignored. The UK is not a unitary state. It is failing at the moment.

thenational.scot
Jul 7, 2026

In democracy, I’m a great fan of setting the rules out before the election, not after the election.

thenational.scot
Jul 7, 2026

In the EU we have a model whereby you can respect the views of different nations and constituent parts, respect their sovereignty, strengthen their sovereignty, and strengthen their independence – that’s the 21st century model of union…

thenational.scot
Jul 5, 2026

New nuclear would be incredibly expensive and the levy placed on energy bills to pay for nuclear reactors will cost Scottish electricity bill payers £300 million over the next decade.

heraldscotland.com
Jul 1, 2026

Behind these figures are tens of thousands of skilled, well-paid jobs either directly involved in generating renewable electricity or supporting it through supply chains across the country.

thenational.scot
Jun 30, 2026

Scotland has been at the heart of Europe in the past and it is where we will remain now and in the future.

thenational.scot
Jun 30, 2026

As a massive energy exporter, Scotland can be part of the solution.

thenational.scot
Jun 30, 2026

That's why the Scottish Government will continue to accelerate investment in renewables to strengthen our energy security, produce the power we need to meet increasing demand, and support progress towards net zero.

thenational.scot
Jun 30, 2026

As a massive energy exporter, Scotland also has a critical role to play in safeguarding UK and European energy security.

thenational.scot

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