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
Humza Yousaf failing to ease the strain on A&E departments in Lanarkshire 12th November 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says Humza Yousaf is failing to ease “an intolerable strain” on A&E departments in... Local News
SNP must provide answers on vaccine passport extension plans 10th November 2021 The Scottish Conservatives have demanded that the SNP Government stop leaving businesses in the dark and provide answers about their vaccine passport extension... Holyrood News
Morning cycle with Forth Bikes 8th November 2021 I had great fun meeting Suvi from Forth Bikes this morning to discuss the scheme and ride one of their electric bikes from the Falkirk Wheel to the Kelpies. The... Local News
Central Scotland MSP visits CALA Homes in Jackton 5th November 2021 Graham Simpson MSP has praised delivery of affordable new homes in a new housing development being constructed at Jackton, by CALA Homes (West). Mr Simpson, MSP... Local News
Scotland's Covid passport scheme still unworkable 4th November 2021 One in five people were turned away from late night venues last weekend due to invalid vaccine passports. People attending the rugby at the weekend were not... Holyrood News
Over £3 million awarded to Lanarkshire projects in UK Community Renewal Fund 3rd November 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak has awarded over £3 million from the UK Community Renewal Fund, to a range of employment and enterprise projects in Lanarkshire. The... Local News
Scotland's islands still suffering with inadequate ferries 27th October 2021 Ferries are as vital to Scotland’s connectivity as are decent roads and the railways. The government has to accept that things have not been done properly. They... Holyrood News
Central Scotland MSP celebrates National Lorry Week 27th October 2021 Central Scotland MSP Graham Simpson joined the Road Haulage Association (RHA) on site to celebrate National Lorry Week. The visit aimed to highlight the vital... Local News
Scottish Conservatives urge RMT union to rule out strike action 26th October 2021 The Scottish Conservatives have urged the RMT union to cancel their planned strike action during COP26. Shadow Transport Minister and Central Scotland MSP... Holyrood News
