All articles written by Stewart Malcolm McDonald MP on PoliticsHome.com

27 Jul Defence

Liberal democracy has been under attack from Putin’s Russia for years – it's high time we acted like it

Successive Tory governments have opened their wallets and closed their eyes while Russia has infiltrated every aspect of our political and economic life.

19 Dec 2019 Political parties

It’s time Scottish Conservatives stop sneering and engage with the SNP's vision of independence

The Scottish Conservative Party needs to recognise the change taking place in Scotland and accept a referendum must now take place, writes Stewart McDonald MP.

04 Feb 2019 Economy

We must crack down on the scourge of unpaid work

The use of exploitative unpaid trials is still far too common. It’s time for the government to get a grip and ban the practice outright – no ifs, no buts, writes Stewart McDonald

23 Mar 2018 Defence

The Salisbury attack was a rude awakening from the post-Cold War daydream

After Salisbury, the government must re-evaluate the threats we face and ensure we learn the right lessons from previous mistakes, writes Stewart McDonald

12 Mar 2018 Economy

It's time to end the scandal of exploitative unpaid trail shifts

The law on trial shifts is unclear and open to abuse. My PMB would end unfair practices – and ensure workers have the security they deserve, writes Stewart McDonald

26 Feb 2018 Economy

End exploitative unpaid workplace trial shifts

With the Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill, we will be just one step closer to ending the deeply troubling and degrading experiences that are caused by unpaid workplace trial shifts, says Stewart McDonald MP.

06 Oct 2017 Foreign affairs

The PM’s speech at the UN was her chance to show global leadership. But she blew it

We can no longer rely on this Conservative Prime Minister to lead on the global stage. But Scotland can step up, says Stewart McDonald

15 Aug 2017 Defence

The MoD is in chaos, but it must adapt to tackle emerging threats

SNP Spokesperson for Defence, Stewart McDonald MP, is concerned that the current review into the UK's military and counter terrorism capabilities will be mired in disengagement and secrecy.