Caritas Awards 2017
I was delighted to attend the Caritas Awards on Thursday 8th June. Here are my words of congratulations and encouragement to a truly
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Speeches
Keeping Order – the Role of the Presiding Officer
Read my speech “Keeping Order – the Role of the Presiding Officer” to delegates at the Scottish Politics Explained 2017 conference held by Holyrood
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Speech to the General Council – Defending liberal democracy and the importance of an educated, informed electorate.
On Saturday 18th February, I addressed the University of Edinburgh’s General Council. Thank you – you were kind enough to invite me as
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Speech from the opening ceremony of the 2016 Edinburgh International Culture Summit
Read my speech from the opening ceremony of the 2016 Edinburgh International Culture Summit Good afternoon, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. My name
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State Opening of Parliament 2016
Read my speech from the 2016 State Opening of the fifth Scottish Parliament or click here to watch it. Your majesty, your Royal Highness,
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Speech: Election as Presiding Officer
I thank you all, my fellow MSPs. I am very grateful indeed for the honour and privilege that you have granted me of
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