Evelyn Tweed
Scottish National Party · Scotland
“My love affair with Stirling began immediately when my family moved to Doune in 2016—the welcoming people, the beautiful scenery and the atmosphere of the Trossachs. It was just stunning.”
Scottish Parliament24 March 2026Source ↗
“This will be my last speech in Parliament, Deputy Presiding Officer, so I hope that you will indulge me with an extra few words today. Tourism is a key industry across Scotland. It is amazing to be able to welcome visitors and share our country and all that it has to offer, but high footfall has an impact on infrastructure.”
Scottish Parliament24 March 2026Source ↗
“I thank my political mentor, David Shearer, for his unwavering advice and good humour. I thank my party and its members for the opportunity to be here. I also do not forget the great teachers that I had who helped shape my love of life and politics: Mr Mulligan, Mr Johnson and Mr Mochan—Carol’s dad.”
Scottish Parliament24 March 2026Source ↗
“I know what it feels like to come from poverty, to be homeless and to feel that no one cares for you. I have loved that part of my role, and I would like to thank everyone who has come to me over the years. I hope that I did your cause justice. It has been a privilege to serve you.”
Scottish Parliament24 March 2026Source ↗
“I start my speech with the words of Kate Buchanan, who was a constituent of mine. Kate said: “I don’t want to die, but I am going to … I want to be just like the rest of you—not thinking of dying all the time. But I can’t, it consumes me, it totally dominates my living, worrying about what is going to happen to me and my family.”
Scottish Parliament17 March 2026Source ↗
“She had stockpiled some medications to be able to take her own life, but, ultimately, we decided we didn’t have the knowledge to be sure of using them effectively and safely, and we didn’t want to put a friendly GP or a GP friend in a difficult or unlawful position by asking for advice.” He went on: “While Kate was an effective supporter…”
Scottish Parliament17 March 2026Source ↗