Alan Brown

MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley

[The SNP @theSNP]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Watch the SNP’s @AlanBrownSNP on Debate Night tonight at 9pm.

[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

For decades, Scotland’s North Sea generated billions for the UK Treasury – yet we were left with industrial decline.

Meanwhile, Norway used its oil revenues to build a sovereign wealth fund now worth trillions.

Full speech from today’s Tory debate ⬇️

https://t.co/Cg3j7VYXw6

[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

Westminster stepped in to protect British Steel and thousands of jobs, yet there was no rescue package to save Grangemouth.

Billions for carbon capture projects in England, while Acorn is left in the dark.

At FMQs, I called for Scotland to get its fair share ⬇️

[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

🎓 Record numbers of Scots are securing university places – and eligible students continue to benefit from free tuition.

But constituents raised concerns with me about Clearing access for Scottish students.

I took those concerns directly to the Minister at Holyrood 👇

[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

Scotland’s future should be decided by the people of Scotland – not Westminster.

I challenged Malcolm Offord’s stance on parliamentary democracy.

Quite something for a former Tory minister who served from the unelected House of Lords without a single vote behind him 🤷‍♂️

[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

I called for a strategic approach to hyperscale data centres, with proper scrutiny of power demand, grid capacity, water usage, environmental impact and the benefits for local communities.

🎥 Watch my full speech here: https://t.co/YZHxK6VYZo

[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

Serious questions remain over the proposed RUFUS hyperscale data centre at Hurlford in my constituency.

I’ve stood alongside constituents protesting at the proposed site and at Holyrood.

Last week, I took their concerns directly into the Scottish Parliament👇

[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

Referring to Dunblane as “one murder” is a shameful distortion of one of Scotland’s darkest days.

16 children and their teacher were massacred in the UK’s deadliest mass shooting.

A stark reminder of just how out of touch Britain’s privileged elites really are.

[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

The proposed AI data centre at Hurlford in my constituency could use the equivalent power output of Whitelee - the largest wind farm in the UK.

With 24 data centres proposed across Scotland, I asked how the cumulative impact of these developments is being assessed.

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[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

A constituent contacted me concerned about changes to the Motability Scheme.

I raised the issue with the First Minister. He confirmed the 1 July changes announced elsewhere in the UK won't apply in Scotland and committed to further engagement with ministers and Motability
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[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

Constituent Cammy Wilson, known for The Sheep Game, recently highlighted the importance of ensuring farmers receive a fair price for their produce.

I raised this in Holyrood, seeking assurances efforts to make food more affordable will also protect farmers and food producers👇

[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

During my first speech in Holyrood, a Reform MSP intervened to challenge my comments on nuclear.

The problem? One isolated example doesn't outweigh the wider evidence.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 energy should be based on facts and focused on delivering affordable energy for households and businesses.

[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

Pitch invasions have long been part of football celebrations, but the scenes over the weekend crossed a line.

Therefore, I raised the prospect of strict liability. Football authorities need to stop burying their heads in the sand and the clubs must take greater responsibility.

[John Swinney @JohnSwinney]

Out on the farm near Kilmarnock with Cammy Wilson and our local candidate @AlanBrownSNP

Cammy started farming with four sheep, now he has 1,500 and a global social media audience. Brilliant to meet him and help with the lambs.

The SNP is on the side of rural Scotland. 🐑

[BBC Debate Night @bbcdebatenight]

Tonight, Debate Night is in Ayr

Joining @StephenJardine on the panel are @SharonDowey_, @CMochan, @AlanBrownSNP, @SFE_Sandy, and @PauldMcNamee

Join #bbcdn 9pm on @BBCScotland and @BBCiPlayer, 00:00am on @BBCOne Scotland

Apply to be in the audience: https://t.co/UxxKWtFY2y

[The SNP @theSNP]

Watch the SNP’s @AlanBrownSNP on Debate Night tonight!

[David Linden MSP @DavidLinden]

Good to be out supporting my pal @AlanBrownSNP on the doors in Killie. A weel kent face, it’s brilliant to see such strong local support for Alan to be Kilmarnock & Irvine Valley’s next MSP. #activeSNP

[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

So much for change? ❌

Labour promised £300 off bills – instead families face yet another hike.

📈 Price cap July 2024: £1,568
📈 Today: £1,755

Labour even blocked cheaper bills for Scotland to protect the South East

Only with independence can we use 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 energy to cut bills

[David Linden MSP @DavidLinden]

🙌🏻 Top team of campaigners out in Hamilton this afternoon for @KatyLoudonSNP.

#activeSNP #voteSNP

[Alan Brown @AlanBrownMSP]

Proud to announce my candidacy for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley with @theSNP. If elected, I’ll work hard to represent all constituents. Thanks to local members and activists for their trust and support. I'd also like to pay tribute to Willie Coffey MSP for his service since 2007.