Brian McNair, chairman of the Equal Parenting Alliance, took part in a protest outside a 1-day conference for Social Services Directors on 25/3/09. He later spoke to the Evening Telegraph about the need for greater involvement of grandparents
“I hope the social workers, especially Alan Baird, take note. You have to be seen to be heard nowadays. We hope this brings our message into the public eye.
“We are questioning the integrity of some social workers across the country. They often do not record meetings they have with grandparents. This is not …

In 2007 the Equal Parenting Alliance fought in the election for Scottish MSP in the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency. See our Scottish group site for more information and Ray was interviewed on BBC Radio Scotland during the campaign.