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
Calls for transparency on lockdown measures 19th June 2020 Local MSP Graham Simpson says SNP First Minister Nicola Sturgeon needs to be fully transparent on the evidence to continue keeping outdoor bear gardens shut... Holyrood News
Graham Simpson welcomes South Lanarkshire's £1.2M Spaces For People grant 19th June 2020 Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson welcomes South Lanarkshire’s plans for their newly received Spaces for People grant of £1.2 million for four projects... Local News
Conservative MSP calls for action plan for high streets 15th June 2020 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Graham Simpson is calling on the SNP Government to set out a plan to rescue high streets in Motherwell and Airdrie. The... Holyrood News
Local government Covid-19 black hole grows to £150m 12th June 2020 The black hole faced by councils across Scotland fighting coronavirus has risen by half to almost £150 million, new documents have revealed. Local authorities... Holyrood News
Showing our support for National Carers Week 8th June 2020 Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson has called on everyone to show their backing for Carers Week which runs until Sunday. Mr. Simpson says carers have gone... Holyrood News
Housing market must be able to reopen efficiently 8th June 2020 The Scottish Conservatives have demanded that the SNP government enable the housing market to reopen efficiently by allowing property professionals to visit... Holyrood News
SNP must hand over ‘missing millions’ to councils now 3rd June 2020 The Scottish Conservatives have demanded that the SNP government hands over the ‘missing millions’ due to councils immediately. In this morning’s local... Holyrood News
Homebuyers left in limbo are desperate for construction sites to reopen 29th May 2020 The Scottish Government still hasn’t confirmed a date that construction can begin again in Scotland causing 6,000 would-be homeowners unimaginable frustration... Holyrood News
Housing Minister still refuses to reopen housing construction sites 22nd May 2020 The Scottish Conservatives are demanding that the Housing Minister, Kevin Stewart ‘pulls his finger out’ as he continues to refuse to state when housing... Holyrood News