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
At least 25 per cent of South Lanarkshire drivers will be hit by the SNP car parking tax 19th February 2019 Local MSP says at least 19,100 people living in South Lanarkshire could potentially be charged the SNP’s car parking tax. This would 25 per cent of all drivers... Local News
MSP urges people to think Pharmacy First 19th February 2019 Local MSP Graham Simpson today urged people to think “Pharmacy First” when they are in need of professional health advice. Graham Simpson MSP was speaking after... Local News
Graham Simpson visits Little Guys and Dolls 13th February 2019 MSP Graham Simpson visited a group recently set up for Down’s Syndrome children and their families. Little Guys and Dolls meets at Shotts Scout Hall once on the... Local News
Hundreds of GP surgeries hit by SNP car park tax 13th February 2019 Hundreds of GPs could be hit by the SNP’s hated car park tax – despite a supposed NHS exemption on the scheme. The vast majority of practices across the country... Holyrood News
Graham visits East Kilbride Talking Newspaper 12th February 2019 An MSP helped to bring the headlines from the East Kilbride News to people with a visual impairment by doing a shift at the town’s talking newspaper. Graham... Local News
Graham hosted Homes for Scotland reception at the Scottish Parliament 7th February 2019 Graham Simpson hosted a Homes for Scotland parliamentary reception to discuss the delivery of Scotland's future housing stock. Industry trade body Homes for... Holyrood News
Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser February column 6th February 2019 Scotland has a housing crisis. That phrase is regularly articulated by politicians and commentators. There is a consensus that Scotland needs more new homes –... Local News
MSP slams the SNP for voting against higher anti-social behaviour fines 6th February 2019 Last week, the SNP voted against the Scottish Conservatives plan to punish more serious antisocial behaviour with tougher on-the-spot fines. This is a clear... Holyrood News
Dementia patients denied crucial support 5th February 2019 New figures have revealed that patients diagnosed with dementia are missing out on crucial support packages. Only 61 per cent of those diagnosed with dementia... Local News
