In a recent parliamentary debate I discussed the critical need for cyber resilience in Scotland, drawing on my 20-year background in the IT industry. I explained that the focus has evolved from simple "disaster recovery" to "cyber resilience," emphasizing that organizations must plan for the inevitability of future attacks rather than just trying to prevent them entirely. Using the example of the Arnold Clark cyberattack in 2022, I highlight that even large organizations with

LOCAL government reform rarely sounds like the most exciting subject, but...

I write this fresh from another successful Peebles Show. Nether Horsburgh at Cardrona has become a fantastic home for it. A day like that takes a lot of work from a lot of volunteers, and congratulations to everyone who puts it together. The SNP stall was busy from early on, with plenty of people stopping by for a chat. Health was a key focus of my meetings last week. On Monday I visited the ambulance station in Peebles and met the regional leaders for the East of Scotland

THIS week, I spoke in the Scottish Parliament for the first time, on one of the subjects that came up a lot on the doorstep, and one that is close to my heart: childcare. The SNP Government has committed to expanding childcare in two directions: down to nine months, and up through primary. The case is clear. Parents from Peebles to Penicuik and Galashiels to Gorebridge raised it with me, alongside the providers and charities who work with them. I was brought up with childcare