John Nicolson: Taking in the joys of the constituency during recess is always a treat
ONE of the (many) joys of being M.P. for Ochil and South Perthshire are the visits with amazing people in wonderful places.
John Nicolson: Reflecting on a career in journalism
I DIDN'T think it would be possible to pack the student union debating hall on a Saturday morning at 10am.
John Nicolson: We must heed the lessons learned from our LGBT history
FEBRUARY was LGBT History month and the other day I made a wee video to celebrate.
John Nicolson: The Scots have long extended a welcoming hand across the seas
I WENT to a local playgroup recently. It was full of toddlers from Ukraine, their mothers chatting while keeping a watchful eye on them.
John Nicolson: Living with arthritis is no walk in the park
SOME of you may have noticed that when I’m out and about I’m hirplin a bit. And for the last few weeks, I’ve been using a stick. I have succumbed to that widespread Scottish curse, arthritis.
John Nicolson: The festive period is a time to reflect on another year
I'M WRITING this at home with the fire lit, a mug of tea at hand and an intimidating pile of Christmas and New Year cards written and posted.
Political Stand with MP John Nicolson: 'I’ve got myself into a bit of trouble...'
I’VE got myself into a bit of trouble down at Westminster.
Political Stand with MP John Nicolson: 'You can’t do the job if you’re in the jungle'
MATT Hancock is off to the jungle.
John Nicolson: A first-hand insight into Finnish-Russian politics
OUR Finnish host—an MP guiding us around their glorious parliament—told us the Russian tsar liked his Finnish troops: "he said we were small and ugly, smelly and fierce."
Political Stand John Nicolson: Recess is a time to re-explore the constituencies we serve
IT IS AUGUST as I write, and the Westminster Parliament is in recess for a month.
