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
Electrifying the East Kilbride Line 3rd September 2020 MSP Graham Simpson is optimistic for the future of East Kilbride’s rail line as Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson agreed that battery-powered trains could be... Holyrood News
A&E waiting times at NHS Lanarkshire: WORST IN SCOTLAND 25th August 2020 Tory MSP Graham Simpson is calling for immediate action as NHS Lanarkshire’s A&E wait times are currently the worst in Scotland. According to statistics... Holyrood News
‘Mackay’s law’ will mean invisible MSPs are kicked out 24th August 2020 MSPs who do not turn up to Holyrood yet claim their full salary should be kicked out of the Scottish Parliament after six months, the Scottish Conservatives... Holyrood News
Eat Out to Help Out cuts cost of South Lanarkshire school meals 19th August 2020 Tory MSP Graham Simpson is praising South Lanarkshire Council for taking up the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme to lower the cost of school meals... Local News
Douglas Ross announces new shadow cabinet 12th August 2020 Following his election as Scottish Conservative leader, Douglas Ross has announced his new shadow cabinet with Central Scotland MSP Graham Simpson being named... Holyrood News
Driving tests set to resume in East Kilbride but learners face long wait for test 11th August 2020 Learner drivers in East Kilbride will be gearing up to hit the roads as driving tests are set to restart on 24 August but they may face a lengthy wait before... Holyrood News
SNP must tackle 'ticking timebomb' of operation backlogs 4th August 2020 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Graham Simpson has called on the SNP to tackle a ‘ticking timebomb’ of a backlog of operations in NHS Lanarkshire. The... Local News
SNP continue to ‘put the brakes’ on driving lessons 10th July 2020 Tory MSP Graham Simpson has hit out against the Scottish Government demanding clarity on when driving lessons can resume. The First Minister elaborated on new... Holyrood News
SNP’s stamp duty changes must happen immediately 10th July 2020 Changes to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) must happen now or risk doing “more harm than good”, it has been warned. Finances secretary Kate Forbes... Holyrood News
