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
No contingency plans for ScotRail chaos 31st May 2022 The chaos on the railways looks set to continue and the SNP has no plans in place to stop it. Even if ASLEF accept the pay offer, it could take 3 weeks for... Holyrood News
The buck stops with Jenny on ScotRail 26th May 2022 The Transport Minister appears to have forgotten that the buck stops with her when it comes to ScotRail. All week she's avoided answering questions and... Holyrood News
Ambulance waiting times ‘spiralling out of control’ in Lanarkshire under SNP 25th May 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, has raised concerns about the amount of time people are waiting for an ambulance in... Local News
Lanarkshire MSP visits business support event in Cumbernauld 20th May 2022 It was great to chat with Kirsty MacDonald and Melanie West from North Lanarkshire E3 Hub at their first in-person networking event today. Brilliant to see... Local News
MSP condemns ScotRail service cuts to Lanarkshire stations 20th May 2022 MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says ScotRail’s decision to cut 30% of their rail services will be hugely damaging to Lanarkshire residents and today... Local News
ScotRail cuts may linger until 2024 19th May 2022 Today at #FMQs the First Minister said she expects ScotRail's 30% service reduction to be 'temporary'. However, it takes 18 months to train new drivers and we... Holyrood News
Devastating ScotRail service cuts 18th May 2022 ScotRail have confirmed today that there will be a 30% cut to services from the start of next week. They're blaming the decision by ASLEF to strike and a lack... Holyrood News
MSP backs British Liver Trust's call for early diagnosis 18th May 2022 This afternoon I met with the British Liver Trust and took the opportunity to have a scan at their mobile unit. Late diagnosis of liver disease is one of the... Holyrood News
Short-changed Legal Aid budget adding to victim's anxiety 12th May 2022 The decision by the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association to boycott certain cases will be deeply concerning for victims of crime. Solicitors have had enough and... Holyrood News
