“As well as reducing tax levels for all workers, Reform want to protect farmers and food security in Midlothian South Tweeddale and Lauderdale and allow small businesses to grow by reducing business rates.”
I was born and raised in Glasgow and in 2005 came to work in the Borders on a 6 month contract in IT. I liked it so much I moved here permanently in 2010.
My background is in newspaper advertising and IT. I have worked in the Borders now for over 20 years as an IT technician with SBC, and supported school IT in the area, concentrating on Galashiels primaries up till 2016.
I delivered prescriptions during the pandemic and then returned to IT for four years before retiring at the end of March last year.
I live and work in the Borders as I love the people here. They are very friendly and community minded with good family values. I particularly enjoy local traditions, including the common ridings which are a great and unique feature of this beautiful area.
In my spare time I enjoy wildlife photography and love travelling around the Scottish countryside which is one reason why I am so concerned about the proliferation of energy farms throughout the country and particularly around Lauder, Stow and Heriot. I have been campaigning against them and against Net Zero for the past year.
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Electorate: 60,183
Council Area: Midlothian, Scottish Borders
Additional Members Region: South Scotland