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What is really important, is to keep abreast of the issues that I can do something about.

Watch as MP Richard Thomson raises the issue of Royal Mail's service commitment at Prime Minister's Question time in Westminster.

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin looks at renewable energy and a welcome reopening for a north-east maternity unit's service.

In his latest column, MP David Duguid highlights how he has had to raise again in Parliament the issue of poor broadband.

Think about the impact we, and our words and actions, each have on the lives of those around us.

MSP Karen Adam looks at local government reform in her latest column.

I can’t seem to help myself. I am addicted to my phone.

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin discusses the post office scandal and how to access benefits even if you are in work.

In his first column of 2024, MP David Duguid welcomes the recent reduction in National Insurance.

If you’ve not yet seen the four-part drama, you’ll have heard about it.

In her first column of the new year, MSP Karen Adam looks at the announcements made in the Scottish Budget.

MP Richard Thomson's latest column looks at what 2024 could have in store, including progress on the WASPI issue.

AS we look back on 2023, I truly believe things are looking brighter across Moray, writes Moray MP and Highlands and Islands MSP Douglas Ross.

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam looks back on the key political issues of 2023 in her final column of the year.

We’re inescapably on the countdown to Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Are we winning?

Aberdeenshire MSP Gillian Martin looks at a range of issues including childhood poverty in her latest column.

Gordon MP Richard Thomson reflects on 2023 as he looks back of the last 12 months in his latest column.

MP David Duguid highlights the importance of supporting local businesses all year round in his latest column.

Recruitment challenges, labour shortages and restricted access to essential services have featured large for local MSP Karen Adam.

Take time to be kind to ourselves, focus on what matters, and lean into the love of those who we do have around us.