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
Domestic violence incidents increase in South Lanarkshire to over nine a day 25th February 2020 New figures have revealed that 3,504 incidents of domestic abuse were recorded by the police in South Lanarkshire in 2018-19. It means there are now over nine... Holyrood News
Salvation Army calls on Scottish political parties to increase cash for homelessness services 21st February 2020 Concern that new Scottish budget keeps homelessness funding static The Salvation Army alongside Tory MSP Graham Simpson are calling on the Scottish Government... Holyrood News
Frustration over Wishaw fly-tipping 20th February 2020 Tory MSP Graham Simpson and North Lanarkshire Councillor Nathan Wilson visited the area surrounding Shieldmuir Station and were appalled at its horrendous... Holyrood News
Jackson announces new shadow cabinet 18th February 2020 Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw has unveiled the party’s new shadow cabinet to take on the SNP and offer Scotland a genuine alternative. Jackson has... Holyrood News
New finance secretary: Too easy for SNP to blame Brexit and London 17th February 2020 Scotland’s new finance secretary has been urged to practice what she once preached – after it emerged she said the SNP government was too quick to “blame Brexit... Holyrood News
SNP discriminating against charity sector 10th February 2020 Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland hit out against the SNPs politically-motivated assault on the independent school sector. Mr. Simpson fears that this... Holyrood News
Recognising the Royal Botanic Garden 30th January 2020 I was happy to speak in Holyrood about the impact a garden has on one's well-being. Whether it be the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh or your own backyard, the... Holyrood News
Supporting local government 30th January 2020 Local government's in Scotland have had their budgets fall by 7% between 2013-14 and 2019-20. Unacceptable considering the number of services they provide to... Holyrood News
Prioritise your health: bowel cancer screening 30th January 2020 Bowel cancer is a common type of cancer in both men and women. About 1 in 20 people will get it during their lifetime. If you're over the age of 50 in Scotland... Local News
