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
STPR2 offers only missed opportunities and rhetoric 20th January 2022 We had another vague statement on transport today offering little hope of improvements for my constituents and people across Scotland. This strategy from the... Holyrood News
MSP launches consultation for Removal from Office and Recall Bill 20th January 2022 Conservative MSP, Graham Simpson, has today launched the consultation period on a Bill that would enable the removal of MSPs who fail to carry out their duties... Holyrood News
SNP must address fire alarm concerns 19th January 2022 The new law requiring all households to have interlinked fire alarms will come into force in a few weeks, yet Housing Secretary Shona Robinson said that the... Holyrood News
SNP must resolve Scotland's cladding crisis 19th January 2022 There has been precious little help for people in Scotland suffering due to the current cladding crisis. If the SNP won't engage with the UK Gov on a cross... Holyrood News
Lanarkshire MSP backs party’s calls for progressive removal of Covid restrictions 19th January 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, is backing his party’s calls for the progressive removal of Covid restrictions from... Local News
Cutting car use requires more than warm words 13th January 2022 The SNP offered few alternatives for motorists in their debate on cutting car use today. If Scotland's public transport network was up to scratch more people... Holyrood News
SNP must guarantee exams will go ahead as planned 12th January 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, is calling on the SNP Government to guarantee every pupil in Lanarkshire will be... Local News
Prestwick Airport sale stalling under SNP 11th January 2022 I tried to get an answer as to why bids for Prestwick Airport have been rejected. We deserve to know more than this answer from Kate Forbes. We should have a... Holyrood News
SNP must stop legislating by diktat 11th January 2022 We have Government by diktat. Laws are being made with no scrutiny - zero. John Swinney called my comments today “ludicrous” but I am afraid he is in denial. Holyrood News
