Graham is calling for sprinklers to be fitted in all council high rise blocks following the Grenfell Tower disaster.
Graham who is Conservative housing spokesman said a survey showing 300 blocks across the country have no such safety features was "alarming".
He said: "The Grenfell traged
About 6000 youngsters are living in temporary accommodation, the latest figures show.
And they reveal a 13% rise in the number of families with children placed in bed and breakfasts, hostels and bedsits as well as makeshift flats and houses.
TODAY, sees parliament debate education governance in Scotland. It follows one of the Scottish Government’s many consultations and John Swinney’s subsequent ‘Next Steps’ paper.
The first conclusion to draw from his response is that he has finally – in part at least – come to the conclusion tha
I joined Miles Briggs, Lothian MSP and the Shadow Minister for Public & Mental Health at a drop-in event at parliament to pledge support for a new fundraising campaign from Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) called ‘Keep the Joy Alive’.
The campaign is calling on people across Scotland
Graham was invited to see how the Youth Matters Community Group, who are based in the Forgewood Community, have benefited from a Big Lottery Fund award.
He received a warm and very vocal welcome from the youngsters as they showed him their creative handiwork of picture and painted plates.
Graham has called for a national awareness campaign after a recent survey showed over two million drivers admitted to parking illegally in disabled bays last year.
Graham raised his concerns with Transport Minister Humza Yousaf last week in parliament.
He pointed out the level of frustra
Graham has blasted the Scottish Government for its woeful record dealing with Freedom of Information requests.
Graham Simpson spoke in a debate on the SNP’s handling of FoI requests last week claiming the Government is treating its citizens "with disdain and derision"
MSPs vote
When we consider a new planning system later this year, I want to see the protection and enhancement of green spaces to be at the heart of it.
I recently met the team at the GCV Green Network to see their vision of what can be done.
We met in Easterhouse, Glasgow - hardly a place there you wo
I got the chance to visit one of Scotland’s Army bases – Glencorse Barracks in Penicuik.
This is part of a series of visits by MSPs to defence establishments in Scotland and it was my first to an Army base.
Graham is calling on NHS chiefs to find a solution and allow Kilbryde hospice to finally offer round the clock palliative care.
He Graham met hospice vice-chairman Gordon McHugh last week to raise concerns at the length of time it has taken to open up their 12 beds to patients.
Despite the buildin
