Early detection of prostate cancer will save lives, but we must do more so the men at the greatest risk aren't left behind. Yesterday, I led the debate on improving prostate cancer screening, following a petition signed by 101,932 people, including 195 here in the Scottish Borders. Sir Chris Hoy's diagnosis highlighted the importance of detecting prostate cancer early, yet the government's current approach to screening means that men like Sir Chris, who have no symptoms, may not be offered routine testing at all. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿I asked the Minister what discussions have taken place with the Scottish Government to ensure that access to screening doesn't depend on which side of the border you live. With advances in testing and new evidence emerging, we should be improving early detection to save lives. Thank you to @PCR_News for their work campaigning on this important issue.👏

The council is not being properly consulted before properties in the Borders are being acquired to accommodate asylum seekers on behalf of the UK Government. This is simply not good enough. I raised this in Parliament yesterday, and the Minister has agreed to an urgent meeting with me and Scottish Borders Council to address these concerns. Our local services are already under pressure, and the Home Office does not seem to understand that or appreciate the added difficulties of providing essential services in rural and remote areas.

The Scottish Greens aren't tree-huggers anymore. Their co-leader Ross Greer now wants Hamas's political wing taken off the terror list. Hamas was banned in full for a reason: there's no real line between its "political" and military wings. A dangerous idea. I'll fight it every step of the way.

Antisemitism is a scourge that we must stamp out. Thank you to @antisemitism for meeting with me today to discuss their work and how we can better challenge this hatred. I will always stand with the Jewish community against antisemitism.

📈Inflation has hit 3.5%, piling more pressure on hardworking families. 🧾Household bills are rising. ⛽️Fuel costs are increasing. 🛒The weekly shop is getting more expensive. 🏠And mortgage costs are putting families under even more pressure. When will the Prime Minister accept that his failure to control borrowing is contributing to higher inflation?

Labour’s Jobs Tax has made it more expensive for businesses to employ people especially young people, who across the Borders deserve the chance to get their first job and build their future. Conservatives would halve employers’ National Insurance for 21 to 24-year-olds, making it £1,500 cheaper to employ someone full time on the minimum wage. The Government should back our plan at the Budget to help young people into work and support local businesses.

How can Britain be a serious player on the world stage if it takes two and a half years to approve a single gas project? As @KemiBadenoch said at PMQs today, we have the resources, the expertise and the people. We now need a Government with the confidence to use them.🇬🇧 The Prime Minister must now end the dithering and delay, and lift the ban on all new oil and gas licences.

✅APPROVED: Jackdaw has finally been given the green light!🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 This is great news for North Sea jobs, investment and our energy security. Now let's get Rosebank approved too! #DrillBabyDrill

Tonight, I voted against Labour’s Northern Ireland Troubles Bill because I do not believe it gives veterans the protections from prosecution they need. Our veterans took on some of the most difficult and dangerous jobs to keep us safe and do their duty for their country. They deserve our support and I will always stand up for veterans and armed forces. If you agree, please sign the petition and send Labour a clear message: protect our veterans.👇 backourveterans.com

Our Northern Ireland veterans served our country, they should not have to spend their retirement fearing vexatious legal challenges.⚖️ I've just voted against Labour’s Northern Ireland Troubles Bill because our veterans deserve to live in peace. Ministers promised protections, but I do not believe this bill does enough. I will continue to stand up for those who served our country.🇬🇧

Labour’s Family Farm Tax and Family Business Tax are already threatening businesses built up over generations. Now there are reports of yet another tax raid, making it harder for families to pass on their businesses. These businesses create jobs, support local communities and represent a lifetime of hard work. The Chancellor must rule out further tax rises and scrap these damaging taxes. telegraph.co.uk/politics/202…

How many times can John Swinney mention independence in one speech?👀 🔁INDEPENDENCE: 30x ⛽️OIL AND GAS: 0x 🚜FARMING: 0x 👷‍♀️JOBS: 0x 🚗ROADS: 0x 🏥NHS: 2x 📈ECONOMY: 3x There was no mention of the £5 billion black hole in Scotland’s finances, and little detail on how he will cut NHS waiting times or improve education standards. After nearly two decades in power, the SNP should be focused on fixing Scotland’s public services and growing our economy. Instead, their priority is another divisive independence campaign to distract from their poor record in government.

£62 million spent on new gates at Parliament. And now concerns have been raised that fire engines might not even be able to fit through them!🚒 I raised this in the Commons and called for an urgent investigation.