MSP for Galloway & West Dumfries; former farmer and WiFi engineer, KBT Academy & Aberdeen ‘Agri’ Uni Grad, 4 weans!
Twynholm, Kbt, Scotland
Joined February 2009
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Finlay Carson retweeted
800 ghost jobs. £27 million of YOUR money. That’s the frightening cost of the SNP’s no compulsory redundancy policy.
We’d put an end to this waste and deliver value for money to taxpayers.
Finlay Carson retweeted
Why are MSPs learning through a BBC News report about the worst disorder in a Scottish prison for a decade, nearly five weeks after it happened?
Around 30 inmates were involved in the Polmont riot. Prison officers were injured. Reinforcements were brought in from four other prisons.
When did Justice Secretary @neilcgray know? Why did he not bring this before Parliament? When were members supposed to find out?
Parliament should not have to rely on journalists to discover what is happening inside Scotland’s prisons. Treating parliamentary scrutiny as optional shows an appalling disrespect for Parliament and the democratic process.
And the explanation for this riot needs proper scrutiny. What triggered it? Were warnings missed? Were officers adequately protected? Assertions about overcrowding do not remove the need to establish the facts or hold those responsible to account.
Neil Gray owes Parliament a full explanation. This is nowhere near good enough.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwdd…
Finlay Carson retweeted
First Minister @JohnSwinney has told @fincarson that Gentex has agreed to open talks with @SoSEnterprise in an effort to save jobs in Stranraer.
111 roles are under threat at the helmet factory under plans to close the site as part of a restructure of UK operations.
Finlay Carson retweeted
Worrying news about possible job losses at helmet manufacturer Gentex in #Stranraer With a lengthy history in the town, stretching back to Kangol and TopTek, it’s long been a key employer.
Many families will be deeply concerned tonight.
Finlay Carson retweeted
Hospitality is being hammered on two fronts by two parties who know nothing about business - the SNP and Labour.
Good to meet with Stephen Montgomery of @scothospgroup to discuss the upcoming Scottish Budget.
Pubs are going to the wall at a record rate and the SNP must deliver rates relief to safeguard businesses and jobs.
Finlay Carson retweeted
The full 5 minutes of today’s FMQs remake of Jeremy Paxman vs Michael Howard, starring Russell Findlay as Paxman and John Swinney as Howard.
Finlay Carson retweeted
More than 100 jobs under threat at military safety gear factory bbc.in/4zYyDKW
Finlay Carson retweeted
We hosted a Responsible Dog Ownership drop‑in at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate our Dog Ownership Guide - a framework for responsible dog ownership.
Huge thanks to all Ministers, MSPs and their office teams for attending.
Find out about the DOG: dogstrust.org.uk/about-us/wh…
Finlay Carson retweeted
Thank you so much for dropping in, Finlay! It was great to meet and discuss the launch of our Dog Ownership Guide. We look forward to working together to promote responsible dog ownership and support better outcomes for dogs, owners and communities across Scotland.
Very concerning news from Gentex in Stranraer, with proposals that could lead to the loss of 111 jobs.
I've written to the First Minister and Business Minister calling for urgent support for workers and action to help secure Stranraer's economic future.
My thoughts are with all affected employees and their families. #Stranraer #Wigtownshire
Great to meet representatives from @DogsTrust in Parliament yesterday to discuss the launch of their new Dog Ownership Guide.
The guide aims to promote responsible dog ownership and support better outcomes for dogs, owners and communities across Scotland.
You can read more about the Dog Ownership Guide here: dogstrust.org.uk/about-us/wh…
Finlay Carson retweeted
A75 West of Kirkcowan - Please note, this scheme has now been postponed. The route will re-open as normal in the meantime. A new programme of works will be announced in due course. Full details here: swtrunkroads.scot/scottish-s…
Transport Scotland has agreed to my request to immediately postpone the remaining overnight A75 closures.
Following serious concerns over safety on the A747 diversion route, including multiple HGV incidents, I raised the issue directly with Transport Scotland. I'm pleased they have acted quickly and will now undertake a review of how these essential maintenance works are delivered.
Road safety must come first. Thanks to everyone who got in touch and shared their concerns. #A75 #Cairnryan #RoadSafety
Finlay Carson retweeted
POSTPONED: No Work To Take Place Overnight on 28/10/2026
Please be advised that there will be no work taking place overnight (7pm - 6am) tonight (Wednesday 28th October 2026) on the #A75, West of Kirkcowan with the route remaining open as normal. Further updates to this scheme will be communicated in due course.
@trafficscotland @dgcouncil
Yesterday I hosted a cross-party meeting with members of the Galloway Community Hospitals Action Group to discuss serious concerns about access to maternity and other healthcare services in Wigtownshire.
Joined by Carol Mochan MSP, Joe Fagan MSP and Laura Moodie MSP, we discussed concerns around maternity services, access to cancer treatment and the wider challenges of delivering healthcare in a large rural area.
As the Scottish Government's independent maternity review gets underway, it is vital that the voices of local families are heard loud and clear. People in Wigtownshire deserve access to safe, high-quality healthcare as close to home as possible.
I am grateful to everyone who attended and shared their experiences and expertise. We will continue to work together to press for improvements and ensure the needs of people in Wigtownshire are not overlooked.
Finlay Carson retweeted
This from @RealStephenKerr has restored a good deal of my faith in the possibilities of Holyrood. A calmly delivered forensic appraisal and scrutiny, of the very real concerns raised by @CalumA_Steele on an issue which goes to the heart of fairness and justice for police officers. Two tier justice is no justice at all.👏🏻
@RealStephenKerr outstanding and measured statement to @SP_Justice today in support of his motion to annul the Regs
#endkangaroocourts
Finlay Carson retweeted
Happy to sponsor the @MeatScotland parliamentary reception this evening, highlighting the importance of red meat production in Scotland and the huge economic benefits that the industry brings.
Finlay Carson retweeted
If Stephen Gethins was a serious person, he would just admit that the programme for government made a mistake in proposing *off-grid* pumped storage hydro. But he can only recite prepared lines. Pathetic.
Finlay Carson retweeted
Farmers urged to check sheds as search continues for missing man thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news…
