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
Hated Car Park Tax must be scrapped 23rd February 2022 Yesterday, the Scottish Conservatives voted to scrap the workplace parking tax. Business groups and the public have made clear their overwhelming opposition to... Holyrood News
MSP condemns OVO Energy office closure in Cumbernauld 22nd February 2022 Lanarkshire MSP, Graham Simpson, used a member’s business debate in the Scottish Parliament to call on OVO Energy to rethink its decision to close their office... Local News
SNP's governance by diktat has to stop 22nd February 2022 Yesterday I spoke in a debate about how the SNP has been putting through laws without the proper scrutiny. The Government have been setting a dangerous... Holyrood News
Working Scots to bear the brunt of SNP's Workplace Parking Tax 22nd February 2022 Despite an overwhelmingly negative response from the public, the SNP and Greens today forced through their car park tax. The SNP’s refusal to put a cap on what... Holyrood News
MSP will attempt to halt controversial workplace parking levy legislation 22nd February 2022 Lanarkshire MSP, Graham Simpson, will this week make a last-ditch bid to halt controversial SNP plans to introduce uncapped workplace parking levies from next... Holyrood News
Local MSP joins Older and Active volunteer helping East Kilbride residents 21st February 2022 MSP Graham Simpson joined a volunteer to experience first-hand an important service being provided by local charity, Older & Active, in partnership with... Local News
Local MSP visits Wishaw Pump Track 14th February 2022 It was great to join Paths for All and Socialtrack at #wishawpumptrack this morning to hear about the scheme they're running during the school holidays to get... Local News
MSP calls for SNP to wind-up Test and Protect in Lanarkshire 14th February 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, is urging the SNP to progressively wind-up the Test and Protect system and invest... Local News
Another delay in Scotland's Ferguson ferry fiasco 10th February 2022 This latest fiasco at Ferguson is another hammer blow for island communities, who have had to put up with a sub-standard ferry service under the SNP for far too... Holyrood News