Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, was elected in May.
Full speech: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I congratulate you on your new role and I welcome the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and his colleagues to their new positions. This afternoon, we have heard powerful speeches from members of all parties, but particularly from new members. Paul O’Kane spoke passionately about the challenges of growing up gay, and the cabinet secretary talked about the daunting role that lies ahead of him, with which we wish him well. Emma Roddick spoke with passion about the challenge of mental health, including her own challenges, and my colleague Dr Sandesh Gullane talked movingly and with first-hand experience of the long-Covid challenge that lies ahead for our NHS.
Kirkconnel s heart beats again as Auchinleck Talbot clash marks return of fans to Kello Rovers
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Scotland s hidden musical gems celebrated in Lanarkshire singer s new film
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Co-op worker recognised in Parliament for work with local foodbanks
Carly McCleary has been praised for her work in the Strathaven area
Jackie Baker, Paulo Quadros, Carly McCleary, Lee Dougela and Dr Lisa Cameron (Image: Handout)
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A Strathaven Co-op worker has been recognised in Parliament for her work in the local area.
Tributes paid to âgiftedâ young Scots footballer âwho always had a smile on his faceâ after tragic sudden death
Robby Mullen, 21, sadly passed away on Monday leaving the entire Fauldhouse community devastated with dozens of heartfelt tributes pouring in for the nicest guy .
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Robby Mullen has been remembered by Fauldhouse AFC (Image: UGC)
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