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 newspapers must be protected amid crisis 9th April 2020 Scotland’s regional media must be supported by both Scotland’s governments to ensure their survival now and after the Covid-19 pandemic. The Scottish... Holyrood News
SNP already due to miss affordable homes target 3rd April 2020 The Scottish government has confirmed that it will miss its targets on affordable homes, fuel poverty and energy efficiency measures. The Scottish Conservatives... Holyrood News
Coronavirus halts benefits transfer 1st April 2020 The Scottish Government has requested a delay to the transfer of new benefits powers to Holyrood following the coronavirus pandemic. Social security secretary... Holyrood News
Stewartfield Way U-turn 26th March 2020 South Lanarkshire Council has finally seen sense and abandoned plans to dual the entire length of Stewartfield Way. It’s been a long time coming but the U-turn... Local News
COVID-19 Business Support 17th March 2020 Last Wednesday, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a package of support for businesses affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. This includes allowing businesses... Holyrood News
WarmWorks heating up Central Scotland homes 3rd March 2020 Tory MSP Graham Simpson welcomes the impact of Warmer Homes Scotland on households in his constituency. Over 1500 households in Mr. Simpson’s regional... Local News
Construction career event receives “overwhelming” support from schools, industry and Parliament 3rd March 2020 The construction and demolition industries on 3 March showed their support for Scottish Apprenticeship Week by raising awareness of career opportunities at a... Local News
SNP must solve cladding crisis 26th February 2020 Thousands of Scottish people are still living in potentially unsafe properties that they cannot sell, as the Scottish Parliament’s local government committee... Holyrood News
Local government financial blackhole increased to over £50m 25th February 2020 The financial deficits of local authorities increased to more than £50m according to the Local Government Finance Statistics, published today. Repeated SNP cuts... Holyrood News
