One Case Is One Too Many Thursday, 29 January, 2026 I spoke today in the chamber about a brave woman who sought help through my office. She is a working mother of four and a survivor of domestic abuse. Her case has stayed with me, because the more you look at it, the more layers there are - and at almost every stage, the system has let her down. She did everything we ask of women in her position. In March 2025, she and three of her children sought... Articles
Wells Said: Scotland’s education crisis exposes the SNP’s failure to protect pupils 20th January 2026 The SNP is quick to cast itself as Scotland’s default party of government, claiming competence and progress as its calling cards. But on education, that image... Articles
Wells Said: Glasgow’s Children Deserve Streets, Parks and Schools They Can Trust 27th November 2025 Crime in Glasgow no longer occupies the margins of our newspapers. It dominates the national conversation. The scale and frequency of violent incidents... Articles
Wells Said: The Scottish Greens Choose Heroin Over Hope 29th October 2025 Wells Said: The Scottish Greens Choose Heroin Over Hope My disappointment has only grown since the day the SNP and the Scottish Greens voted against the Right... Articles
Wells Said: Recovery Must Still Mean Recovery 6th October 2025 I grew up in Glasgow’s East End. My school was only a short walk away from where the country's first drug consumption facility now stands. These are streets I... Opinions
Dismal infrastructure and GDP are not important according to Frankly 29th September 2025 Since its publication and considerable media attention, Nicola Sturgeon’s book has been subjected to much criticism. Some on the pro-independence don’t like her... Articles
Drug Death Stats and the Failure of the Thistle 9th September 2025 Today in the Chamber, we heard about the 2024 drug death statistics and the national mission to reduce these deaths. While I recognise that the Thistle is being... Articles
Sandesh Gulhane MSP comments on A&E statistics from Public Health Scotland 26th August 2025 Scottish Conservative shadow health secretary Dr Sandesh Gulhane MSP said: “These appalling statistics expose an NHS in meltdown on John Swinney’s watch – with... Local News
Dr Sandesh Gulhane MSP comments on latest cancer statistics 19th August 2025 Dr Sandesh Gulhane's comment on the cancer statistics from Public Health Scotland which show that cancer rates in the most deprived areas are 24% higher than in... Local News
Dr Sandesh Gulhane MSP comments on the quality of stroke care in Scotland 12th August 2025 Scottish Conservative shadow health secretary Dr Sandesh Gulhane MSP said: “We know that strokes are one of Scotland’s biggest killers – yet far too many... Local News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
Kemi challenges new Prime Minister Andy Burnham 23rd July 2026 Andy Burnham needs to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree National News
Conservatives Launch Tax Free Reservists Scheme 14th July 2026 Our ambition is clear: to grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000, strengthening our security National News
Kemi responds to Nigel Farage's "resignation" 7th July 2026 Farage is feeling the pressure from his investigation and has now called a by election. National News