Scottish Labour - Highlands and Islands

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

Having almost run out of places to canvass in Kirkwall, headed over to Stromness this morning, and was glad I did. This is in the morning (admittedly the sea seems to be a little squint in this image) - a sunny day but with enough breeze to ensure things did not get too warm. Stromness is both beautiful and interesting. Although lots of it is built on a hillside meaning long walks up garden paths. Certainly got my steps in, and had good conversations - many voters have already voted by post. This included the very first person I spoke to who explained she had already voted (and not for Labour) but she loved my accent which she had also heard on Radio Orkney.

01/05/2026

The Lib Dems have NEVER won a regional list seat in the Highlands and Islands - it's a wasted vote.

11/04/2026

The important thing for voters to remember is this: use your peach ballot paper for Labour. That's the only way to get rid of the SNP from government.

07/04/2026

Why should LibDem voters lend their second, regional list vote to Labour?

06/04/2026

Former MP and MSP David Stewart recalls the achievements of the Labour-LibDem coalition governments.

04/04/2026

Former MP and MSP David Stewart has been reflecting on the first eight years of devolution and the Labour-Lib Dem coalition.

04/04/2026

Staying at St Margaret's Hope presently. In the background are two of the iconic images from the Hup - a large propellor,, manufactured in 1957, which was recovered from the waters around Scapa. And above it, you can (just) see the equally iconic red-and-white Pentalina, the catamaran which goes between SMH and Gills Bay. We thought Spring had arrived in Orkney a couple of weeks ago, but Winter doesn't want to let go its hold - it's been 40mph winds and rain this morning, although it brightened up in the afternoon.

04/04/2026

Scotland needs change and families need more affordable childcare. Our plans 👉 in comments.