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
Parliament unites over fight for East Kilbride rail line dualling 9th December 2021 Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson, led a Members’ business debate in The Scottish Parliament last night on the Scottish Government’s announcement that it... Local News
The SNP's vision for ScotRail remains a mystery 8th December 2021 I asked the Transport Minister what he response to was to the Rail Union's 'A vision for Scotland's Railways' report. He didn't say what he thought but... Holyrood News
The SNP must get a grip of mental health waiting times in Lanarkshire 8th December 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says the number of children and young people waiting over a year to begin mental... Local News
Lanarkshire councils must benefit from the SNP’s budget 7th December 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says the SNP-Green Government must fully fund local authorities such as North... Local News
MSP urges SNP to maintain business rates relief for the newspaper industry 7th December 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, is urging the SNP-Green Government to maintain business rates relief in this week’s... Local News
MSP meets with East Kilbride based recycling company 3rd December 2021 An MSP met with staff at an East Kilbride-based paper recycling company to discuss the work they’re doing to prevent waste from going to landfill. Conservative... Local News
MSP calls for action on rising domestic abuse cases in Lanarkshire 3rd December 2021 Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland says the number of domestic abuse cases across Lanarkshire is “appalling”. Mr Simpson’s call comes after new statistics... Local News
Grumpy Sturgeon's transport snub 2nd December 2021 Today I asked Nicola Sturgeon what she thought of the Union Connectivity Review. She clearly hadn’t read it. I pointed out that Transport Scotland officials had... Holyrood News
Tory MSP visits leading business support enterprise at Lanarkshire office 29th November 2021 An MSP has visited an organisation which was awarded more than £1.6million from the UK Government to boost businesses across Lanarkshire. Conservative Shadow... Local News
