Graham Simpson MSP raises issue of dual mandate Friday, 8 November, 2024 Yesterday, at the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee, Graham Simpson MSP raised the issue of dual mandates. Debating his amendments to the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill, Graham Simpson MSP outlined his reasoning for why Members of the Scottish Parliament should not be permitted to serve as MPs at Westminster. Graham Simpson MSP said: "I am of the clear... Articles
The Scottish Government must address concerns about South Lanarkshire College 2nd February 2023 I asked a question about the sacking of South Lanarkshire College’s Principal. The college’s own disciplinary procedure was not followed and she has... Local News
Newsletter Column: Services cut, libraries closed & potholes aplenty 31st January 2023 This year, Scotland’s councils face their hardest spending choices in years to make up for budget shortfalls. Not the words of the Scottish Conservatives’... Opinions
Worrying rise in homelessness rates in Lanarkshire under the SNP 31st January 2023 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, has slammed the SNP for presiding over a worrying rise in homelessness rates in... Local News
Lanarkshire MSP calls on residents to check warm homes scheme eligibility 30th January 2023 MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson has called on residents in Lanarkshire to check if they are eligible for a valuable warm homes scheme. Warmer Homes... Local News
SNP's STPR2 report lacking clarity and ambition 27th January 2023 Yesterday we finally got a statement from the Scottish Government on their vague Strategic Transport Projects Review which lacks the ambition to deliver a... Holyrood News
Local MSP raises Falkirk swimming pool closures with First Minister 26th January 2023 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson has today raised Falkirk Council’s proposal to close a number of community swimming... Local News
Lanarkshire MSP welcomes £4.6m from UK Gov for North Lanarkshire roads project 25th January 2023 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson has “warmly welcomed” millions in funding from the UK Government for various ground... Local News
MSP joins staff from GBT Shotts for a guided bike ride 23rd January 2023 It was great to join my pals from GBT Shotts Healthy Living Centre. at their community and wellbeing event over the weekend for a bike ride. They are running a... Local News
More support needed for ambulance staff in Lanarkshire 23rd January 2023 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson has expressed “deep concern” over addresses that have been “red flagged” to... Local News
