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UK PARLIAMENT · FORMER

James Adams

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party · Scotland

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

“The dedicated prison staff who work in challenging environments there, or in any other prison in Scotland, should not have to deal with overcrowding, but criminals must serve their sentences and not be released early to cover the failings of the Government.”

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“The fishing industry is one built on hard work, skills and generations of tradition, and I am proud to say that I have family members and close friends who still go out to sea and risk their lives on a regular basis to put food on our plates.”

Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗

“However, in recent years, many workers and families have faced uncertainty as jobs have been lost and investment has declined. The impact of those changes has been felt throughout communities across the region, and the result in the Aberdeen South by-election last week shows that people are fed up with the attitude of the Scottish Governm…”

Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗

“I am proud and honoured to have been elected to represent the north-east of Scotland, the area where I was born, grew up and still proudly call home.”

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“[Applause.] I pay tribute to my colleague Douglas Lumsden MP, who worked tirelessly on behalf of the people of the north-east, first as a councillor, then as an MSP and now as an MP. His dedication to public service has been an example to many.”

Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗

“I want everyone across the north-east of Scotland, whether they voted for me or not, to know that I will work tirelessly on their behalf. I will be a strong voice for our communities, fight for the industries that strengthen and sustain our region and ensure that the people of the north-east are heard loud and clear in this Parliament.”

Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗