Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Irene Campbell and Douglas Alexander

Wednesday 15th April 2026 Commons Chamber

[Mr Alexander]

It is always important for the electorate to use their votes wisely, but the fact is that there are two parties that are deeply threatened by Scottish Labour’s emergence as the credible alternative to the SNP. They are, on the one hand, the Scottish National party and, on the other hand, Reform. If we think about it, their interests are completely aligned, in talking Reform up and talking Scottish Labour down. I certainly hope that people act wisely and make sure that this Scottish election is about Scotland.

[Irene Campbell (North Ayrshire and Arran) (Lab)]

2. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues through the Pride in Place programme to support regeneration in Scotland.