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
East Kilbride children are being failed by lack of subject choice 25th April 2019 Local Conservative MSP Graham Simpson condemned the lack of subject choice for pupils in East Kilbride schools following evidence to the Scottish Parliament... Local News
Increasing numbers of inpatients are being treated at private hospitals in NHS Lanarkshire 4th April 2019 NHS Lanarkshire has seen in a large increase in the number of inpatients being treated at private hospitals over the last five years. A written response from... Local News
Shadow Housing Minister meets Stirling housing and ageing experts 2nd April 2019 An MSP has visited the University of Stirling to hear how its housing and ageing research is helping to stimulate debate on some of Scotland’s long-term... Local News
MSP supports charity’s volunteer recruitment drive 1st April 2019 MSP Graham Simpson is supporting a charity appeal for volunteers to make their time matter and help people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions... Local News
SNP’s centralisation agenda has dismantled local policing 28th March 2019 The SNP’s centralisation agenda has dismantled local policing. This was confirmed again by the authoritative Scottish Crime and Justice Survey, published this... Local News
Mental health staff numbers drop ‘significantly’ 26th March 2019 The number of mental health professionals working in Scotland’s NHS has dropped significantly, despite SNP pledges to make the issue a priority. Figures... Holyrood News
Graham Simpson MSP supports Central Region’s activities to help Spring Clean Scotland 25th March 2019 Graham Simpson MSP has joined environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, in applauding the efforts of local residents from Central Region who are... Local News
South Lanarkshire schools lose 41 Maths, English and Learning Support teachers over 6 years 15th March 2019 South Lanarkshire Council schools have seen a massive drop in the number of Maths, English and Learning Support teachers since 2012 under the SNP Government... Local News
Housebuilding stagnates under the SNP 15th March 2019 Scotland’s housebuilding sector is stagnating under the SNP with their failed policy agenda. In an Economy, Energy and Fair Work committee meeting on the 19... Holyrood News
