Mike believes that voters continue to be taken for granted and that too many MPs are out of touch with life in the real world.

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He believes that politics should be about improving the lives of voters and not be for internal squabbles or political posturing.

“We are seeing an erosion of faith in our political system and a failure of our elected representatives to acknowledge the hardships faced by a now broad swathe of people in the UK and Scotland. Scotland is filled with talented, good, hardworking people. People who are simply seeking a fair deal in life, the deal they were promised through their hard work. The Liberal Democrats are the only party working to fulfil this promise of a fair deal.”

He has committed himself to the service of his community and to listening to the real-life struggles faced by those in Edinburgh North and Leith. He has a vision for a UK based on the non-negotiables of:

Real access to quality NHS care Restored trust in politics Bringing down the cost of living Prioritizing education An environment for the future