Independence supporting majority of MSPs elected cannot be ignored

I want to use this opportunity to simply say thank you to everyone who turned out.

I am honoured to have been returned for a fourth term as the MSP for the Kirkcaldy Constituency and can assure you that your trust is never taken for granted. It is a responsibility I take seriously, and one I will continue to approach with respect for the views of everyone I represent.

This election revealed something unmistakable about Scotland’s political direction. While the picture emerging from England’s local elections shows a dramatic rise in support for Reform, here in Fife, and across Scotland, we chose a very different path indeed.

The Scottish Parliament election has returned a majority of MSPs who support independence, and whatever anyone’s personal view on that question, the democratic outcome is clear and cannot be ignored.

Our political contrast with England has rarely been so stark. As Reform surged south of the border, we reaffirmed a distinct political identity, shaped by our own priorities and values. Scotland spoke with its own voice, and it did so decisively.

Elections rely on a huge amount of unseen work, and as such I want to thank Fife Council for all their efforts in making sure it ran smoothly.

My sincere thanks go to the polling station staff who worked long hours from early morning until late evening, many having to deal with unexpected challenges along the way. Behind the scenes, administrators and support staff spent had spent weeks preparing. Their dedication is rarely seen but is absolutely essential to the process.

Most of all, I want to acknowledge the people of the Kirkcaldy Constituency. Your voices, and your concerns, will continue to guide the work I do in the months and years ahead.

It is a privilege to serve this community, and I will work every single day to repay the trust you have placed in me.