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
Concern over cuts to Scotland's bus services 10th December 2020 Scotland's bus services must be protected against Covid-19 and historical timetable issues, a local MSP has urged. In Parliament, Scottish Conservatives MSP and... Holyrood News
New UK Government Covid testing site opens in East Kilbride 10th December 2020 The UK Government has today, Thursday 10 December, opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at the Red Deer Centre in East Kilbride (G75 8AE). The... Local News
Questions remain on Covid vaccine after FMQs 3rd December 2020 Tory MSP Graham Simpson is calling for clarity on the Covid vaccine rollout plans after Nicola Sturgeon left a number of key questions unanswered. At First... Holyrood News
Unacceptable figures show 56 young people waiting more than a year for mental health treatment in Lanarkshire 3rd December 2020 Scotland is in the grip of a mental health crisis as new figures reveal almost 1,000 children and young people have been waiting for over a year to begin vital... Holyrood News
New UK Government COVID testing site opens in Cumbernauld 29th November 2020 The UK Government has today, Saturday 28 November, opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at Fleming House Car Park (G67 1JW) in Cumbernauld. The... Local News
£120 million funding commitment for zero emission buses 25th November 2020 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Graham Simpson says he is delighted that Chancellor Rishi Sunak has committed to £120 million worth of funding for zero... Local News
MSP calls for greater mental health supports in South Lanarkshire 25th November 2020 New figures have shown that in South Lanarkshire, the number of suicides have risen from 40 in 2018 to 55 in 2019. More broadly throughout the country, the... Holyrood News
Shopping online this festive season? Beware of dangerous Christmas gifts 23rd November 2020 Concerns around Covid-19 have led to many of us to shop online, instead of visiting the High Street. Consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First has carried... Local News
Scottish Conservatives would guarantee South Lanarkshire Council a fair funding deal 23rd November 2020 Scottish Conservative candidate Graham Simpson for Central Scotland is backing plans that would ensure South Lanarkshire Council is guaranteed a fair funding... Holyrood News
