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
Transport Minister to meet with MSPs on East Kilbride rail line 9th February 2022 MSP Graham Simpson has won a promise of talks over the future of East Kilbride’s rail line from the new Transport Minister. He reminded Jenny Gilruth that plans... Local News
SNP confirm no limits on workplace parking levy fees 8th February 2022 Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth, confirms that there is no limit to what councils could charge for the workplace parking levy. This is an astonishing claim... Holyrood News
Lanarkshire MSP visits local housing association 7th February 2022 Lanarkshire MSP, Graham Simpson, visited East Kilbride Housing Association to hear about their recent work in the local community. He met Andy Young, Chief... Local News
MSP condemns ticket office closures in Lanarkshire 4th February 2022 Lanarkshire MSP, Graham Simpson, used a debate on the future of ScotRail to call on Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth MSP, to reconsider cutting the opening... Local News
MSP seeks clarity on Clyde Metro Project 2nd February 2022 Lanarkshire MSP, Graham Simpson, has today called on the newly appointed Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth MSP, to clarify plans by the Scottish Government to... Local News
Lanarkshire MSP slams cut in divisional police numbers 2nd February 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, has slammed the SNP Government for overseeing cuts to officer numbers. Mr Simpson’s... Local News
Free under-22 bus passes already stuck at the lights 1st February 2022 I asked the new Transport Minister about the problems currently being experienced by young people applying for the under-22 bus pass. The scheme was officially... Holyrood News
SNP target for 30,000 EV chargers unfeasible 26th January 2022 The SNP want to install 30,000 electric vehicle chargers by 2030 but they are not due to hit that target until 2066. If they're serious about reducing emissions... Holyrood News
Local MSP visits Lanarkshire-based support project 24th January 2022 MSP Graham Simpson visited support project, Connected East Kilbride, to hear about their work across the town. He met Project Manager and Director Lesley... Local News
