Last week, I asked the Transport Minister if she would extend the Network Support Grant + which is keeping bus operators afloat as they recover from the pandemic.
It ends on the 9th October - leaving her just three days to save the industry.
If she doesn’t we could see a loss of 200+ jo
MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, has today won a promise from Nicola Sturgeon to introduce pregnancy loss certificates for stillborn babies less than 24 weeks old.
Mr Simpson’s call came after being contacted by East Kilbride constituent, Heather Denham, who works for local charity B
Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson visited the Network Rail team building a new bridge that will be installed under the West Coast Main Line at Motherwell and heard first-hand about progress on the work to date.
He also took the opportunity to visit Story Contracting’s head office in Blantyre, wh
Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson, has highlighted how local housing associations in Lanarkshire are concerned about the impact of the SNP-Green Government’s introduction of a rent freeze across Scotland.
Despite repeated warnings from experts, including housing associations, about the impact of
Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson, visited local confectionary company Lazy Day Foods at their factory to discuss the work they’re doing to cater for people with food intolerances.
He met with founders and professional food scientists, Dr Sally Beattie and Emer Bustard, at their site in Shotts t
Scotland's bus sector could face a catastrophic loss of income in 10 days when the Network Support Grant Plus comes to an end.
With patronage levels still 70% down on pre-pandemic levels, bus operators will be forced to make some difficult decisions.
I asked the Transport Minister if she'd extend
Lanarkshire residents are facing real problems with delayed discharged - where the average wait is 33 days.
However, GP practises are suffering as well with a number of them open for emergencies only in the region.
I asked the Cabinet Secretary to take a closer look at the problems plaguing our lo
When it comes to ferries, the SNP have over-promised and under-delivered and it's islanders who are paying the price.
Someone in the Government must take responsibility for this scandal. You can hear my thoughts from todays debate above.
Scottish Conservative MSP Graham Simpson has today (Tuesday) lodged the final proposals for a bill designed to make it easier to remove MSPs from office.
The Central Scotland MSP will now seek cross-party support on the Removal from Office and Recall Bill which he consulted on earlier this year.
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says the UK Government have given a “shot in the arm” to the country’s economy through their Plan for Growth.
Mr Simpson says Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s statement has given support to taxpayers in Lanarkshire who are cont
