Endorsements from the local party.

Dawn Renfrew, Wigtownshire Branch Chair

I’ve lived in Creetown for 15 years and I back Jack because I know he is dedicated to the best interests of this constituency and will fight for a better future for us. He has plenty of experience campaigning and is a person of great integrity who I deeply respect.

Russell Brown, former MP

Having represented the region for 18 years as an MP, including Galloway & West Dumfries, I back Jack to be our next MSP. 

Jack is a local and lives in Galloway & West Dumfries. Having represented our country internationally, he can bring that experience to represent our area in Holyrood. He knows the issues - from Stranraer to Dumfries and everywhere in between - and has Labour values to his core. 

I back Jack and I urge members in both Galloway & West Dumfries and Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire to do the same.

Nick Chisholm, Member

Born in the region and with extensive knowledge of key local issues, he has the perfect blend of professionalism, knowledge and above all compassion, all the skills we desperately need in our MSPs.

Katie Olley, Member

I can't commend Jack enough, he's extremely hard working and cares deeply about the area and its roads. He has a compassionate listening ear and is always willing to keep campaigning! He'd make an excellent Labour MSP.

Most importantly, Jack has the values, political savvy, work ethic and personal characteristics that will equip him fantastically well as a candidate and as a Labour MSP.

He's also a committed member and a good campaigner, getting involved in door knocking, fundraising activities and having intelligent, actionable local motions accepted (and voted for) at conference.

Val Williams, Policy Officer

I back Jack because he has made a significant contribution to the local policy consultation process, demonstrating his capacity to understand issues for Dumfries and Galloway. In addition he has evidenced his commitment to finding solutions and knows how to progress those ideas to result in positive change for our communities.

Cllr Linda Dorward

As a local Councillor, and as a former Prison Governor, I back Jack because he works hard and delivers. He's the local candidate we need for our region – he knows the issues and has a really genuine passion about getting things done. He's represented our country internationally will represent Galloway & West Dumfries strongly in Holyrood. Most importantly, he has Labour values to his core.

I back Jack and I hope both Galloway & West Dumfries and Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire members will too.

Colin Smyth, South Scotland MSP

As a South of Scotland MSP living in Dumfries & Galloway, I back Jack because he is local. He is a formidable campaigner and a committed member, and his work locally has brought the fair funding formula campaign to national attention. I know his background representing our country overseas would be a huge asset representing our area in Holyrood. He would be a fantastic Scottish Labour & Cooperative MSP.

I urge members in Galloway & West Dumfries and also in Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire to back Jack as the local candidate for Galloway & West Dumfries.

Stephen Shellard, Membership Officer

I have a long association with this area, and worked at Dumfries and Galloway College for over 25 years. I back Jack because of his ability to listen, to respond in a manner that considers a broad range of interests but, most of all, because of the obvious pleasure he takes in living in this area and meeting with the people who live here. I feel very confident that he will be a hard working, pragmatic and popular representative for Galloway and West Dumfries.

Cllr Emma Jordan, Northwest Dumfries ward

As a councillor representing Northwest Dumfries, in Galloway & West Dumfries, I wholeheartedly endorse Jack to be our local candidate. I know his campaigning experience and genuine passion for his home will put Scottish Labour in good stead and make him and MSP for our area.