Transport Minister should extend funding for bus sector 30th September 2022 Scotland's bus sector could face a catastrophic loss of income in 10 days when the Network Support Grant Plus comes to an end. With patronage levels still 70%... Holyrood News
Scotland's ferries scandal just gets worse and worse 28th September 2022 When it comes to ferries, the SNP have over-promised and under-delivered and it's islanders who are paying the price. Someone in the Government must take... Holyrood News
Final proposals for Lanarkshire MSP’s Recall Bill lodged 27th September 2022 Scottish Conservative MSP Graham Simpson has today (Tuesday) lodged the final proposals for a bill designed to make it easier to remove MSPs from office. The... Holyrood News
Scotland's Union dividend highest on record 24th August 2022 Figures published today show that Scotland’s ‘Union dividend’ grew to the highest sum on record in 2021-22. The figure, which combines the value of Scotland’s... Holyrood News
Shadow Transport Minister meets West Coast Motors 11th August 2022 I joined Sharon Morrison from West Coast Motors this morning for one of their open-top bus tours of Glasgow. We discussed the challenges currently facing the... Holyrood News
Council bus powers an opportunity that can't be missed 30th June 2022 Scottish council's now have the power to set up their own bus services to bridge the gaps in coverage. This is welcome news but the Scottish Government must... Holyrood News
Shadow Transport Minister visits Hitachi's Craigentinny rail depot 29th June 2022 Fascinating visit to Hitachi's rail depot in Craigentinny this morning with Liam Kerr MSP. It was great to see the innovative work being done to improve track... Holyrood News
Shadow Transport Minister visits Isle of Arran 21st June 2022 I recently visited the Isle of Arran to hear more from CalMac Ferries and the Arran Ferry Action Group about the challenges facing operators and residents on... Holyrood News
SNP owe Tartan Army an apology 8th June 2022 The Tartan Army will be at Hampden tonight cheering on Scotland against Armenia. However, unlike last week fans who travel home by train will be forced to leave... Holyrood News