WE are used to hearing Harold Wilson’s famous quote about a week being a long time in politics being trotted out, but recently it has felt more like an hour.

I want to begin with an apology to the people of Glasgow on behalf of my party. 

The past few weeks have been completely unacceptable.

As people struggle to pay their bills and grapple with the cost-of-living crisis, the Conservative and Unionist Party turned inwards and focused on internal party battles rather than focusing on delivering for the country. 

For that I am truly sorry.

Since my previous Glasgow Times column, the United Kingdom has of course undergone yet more significant changes. A new direction in economic policy, new Secretary of State and a new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.

Under Rishi, I am confident that we can now have a period of calm and the UK Government will support people through these hugely challenging economic times.
Rishi Sunak is a leader with a proven track record.

As Chancellor he protected one in three jobs across Scotland through the furlough scheme at the height of the pandemic, including thousands across Glasgow.

He also spearheaded initiatives such as the Levelling Up Fund, Community Renewal Funds and others that are designed to deliver investment and new opportunities for all communities across the United Kingdom.

That is why as Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has my full support.

The alternatives to Rishi Sunak and this UK Government should focus all of our minds.

It is appropriate to be writing this on Halloween given the scary prospect of Labour under Sir Keir Starmer, being propped up by Nicola Sturgeon.

Our country cannot afford the nightmare of a Labour/SNP coalition inside 10 Downing Street.

What my party has done in recent weeks to the economy has damaged the markets and taken money out of people’s pockets. But Rishi Sunak is 
the right man to fix those mistakes.

We’ve seen what happens when Labour get into power before. They end up having to leave notes for an incoming Conservative government, almost joking about there being no money left.

As for the SNP, their latest economic case for independence still fails to answer any of the big questions about what the economy in 
an independent Scotland looks like. 

Whether it is currency, pensions or the economic damage of a hard border, Nicola Sturgeon is trying to sell voters a pig in a poke.

The thought of them having a say in the UK Government while trying to break up the country at the same time doesn’t bear thinking about. 

They aren’t interested in delivering better public services, they are only interested in independence.

Our country deserves a period of stability and a leader who has a record of supporting people and businesses. That man is Rishi Sunak.

I enjoy a Halloween celebration like everybody else, but I don’t want the nightmare all year round for the country.