Tommy Sheppard MP

Scottish National Party MP for Edinburgh East

01 Oct 2020 Health

Current drug laws aren’t working, it’s time we end the criminalisation of drug use

My Private Members Bill seeks immediate, practical changes designed to help problem drug users and calls for the decriminalisation of possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use.

13 Feb 2019 Home affairs

Ministers must clarify that there is no intention to repeal the Human Rights Act after Brexit

Those of us who fear Brexit may lead to a weakening of the legal protection of citizens and repeal of the existing law need to be vigilant, says Tommy Sheppard MP.

01 Dec 2017 Home affairs

Burning wood on an industrial scale is daft

Burning biomass for electricity is high-carbon and expensive – we need a more cost-effective solution to the UK energy crisis, says Tommy Sheppard