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
Lanarkshire MSP welcomes UK Gov commitment on tactile platform edging 5th July 2022 Central Scotland MSP and Shadow Transport Minister, Graham Simpson, has welcomed plans by the UK Government to ensure every train station in the UK has tactile... Local News
Tory MSP meets staff and students at New College Lanarkshire 5th July 2022 Local MSP, Graham Simpson, visited New College Lanarkshire (NCL) at their campus in Motherwell to hear from staff and students about the impressive work that’s... Local 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
MSP raises concerns about Musculoskeletal waiting times in Lanarkshire 29th June 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says more urgency must be given to treating patients with musculoskeletal... Local News
Local MSP meets with Motherwell FC Community Trust 27th June 2022 MSP, Graham Simpson, visited Motherwell FC Community Trust at Fir Park to discuss the various projects they run within the community. He met with the Trust’s... Local News
Central Scotland MSPs meet with Scottish Canals 27th June 2022 Thanks to Cath Mitchell and Scott Lamond from Scottish Canals for taking the time to chat with myself and Stephen Kerr MSP at The Falkirk Wheel. Canals, like... Local News
MSP calls on Lanarkshire councils to increase levels of accessible housing 22nd June 2022 MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says both North and South Lanarkshire councils must do more to help those disabled people in need of accessible... Local News
Lanarkshire MSP deeply alarmed by rise in bullying cases at NHS Lanarkshire 21st June 2022 Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson has expressed his “deep alarm” at a rise in bullying cases at NHS Lanarkshire since 2020-21. Figures obtained by the... Local News
