Murdo Fraser MSP, Author at Politeia

Murdo Fraser has represented Mid-Scotland and Fife in the Scottish Parliament since 2001 and is currently the Scottish Conservatives' Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance. His publications include The Blue Book: Scottish Conservatism in the 21st Century and The Rivals: Montrose and Argyll and the Struggle for Scotland.

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Blog

From Despair to Joy: An Easter Message

By Murdo Fraser MSP
April 9, 2020

As Coronavirus takes its grim toll across the UK, Murdo Fraser, reflects on the Easter message and the hope it brings.

The Christmas Message

By Murdo Fraser MSP
December 24, 2018

As Christians celebrate the mystery of Christmas, Murdo Fraser MSP reminds us that for others, celebrating this annual festival in many parts of the world can be a radical and dangerous statement.

‘Suffering, Hope and Joy’

By Murdo Fraser MSP
March 29, 2018

What better time than Easter to pledge support for Christians persecuted and in need because of their Christian faith, says Murdo Fraser MSP. It was a timely and...

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