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
Local papers should be given same support as retailers 20th May 2020 Local newspapers need the same financial support being offered to the retail, leisure and hospitality industry, the Scottish Conservatives have said. The party... Holyrood News
Wedding bells can start to ring again 20th May 2020 Wedding bells can soon start to ring again now that the Scottish Conservatives have successfully amended legislation in the Scottish Parliament so that the ban... Holyrood News
£100m black hole in council funding to fight Covid-19 revealed 15th May 2020 Local councils are facing a £100m black hole in their fight against coronavirus according to the latest analysis provided by Cosla. The document, entitled... Holyrood News
Housebuilders want to get back to work – SNP must make it happen 4th May 2020 The Scottish Conservatives have urged the SNP to give housebuilding the green light, on the day construction returns south of the border. The UK Government... Holyrood News
Conservative MSP urges councils to apply for cycling and walking funds 30th April 2020 Conservative MSP Graham Simpson is calling on local councils to apply for new funding to implement cycling and walking paths locally and for the SNP Scottish... Holyrood News
Scottish Conservatives criticise ‘completely unnecessary’ delay to education review 28th April 2020 The Scottish Conservatives have criticised the Scottish Government’s decision to delay the report of the OECD education review of Scottish education from... Holyrood News
SNP can’t stand in way of housebuilding after firms announce rUK return 27th April 2020 Housebuilders should be given the green light to return to work safely in Scotland, after it was reported construction south of the border will resume within 10... Holyrood News
SNP scheme to secure delivery slots ‘pitiful’ 16th April 2020 The number of vulnerable people the SNP claims it has helped secure supermarket delivery slots has been described as “pitiful”. Pressure has been mounting on... Holyrood News
SNP must provide supermarkets with list of vulnerable people for delivery slots 9th April 2020 The SNP government has been urged to supply supermarkets with the list of Scotland’s most vulnerable people to help them prioritise delivery slots during the... Holyrood News
