Demanding answers on East Kilbride's rail line in Parliament Friday, 26 November, 2021 Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson, will lead a Members’ business debate in The Scottish Parliament, following the announcement in October that the line will remain single track and funding previously allocated for the project is being spent elsewhere. The debate is expected to take place next Wednesday (December 8) and has cross party support. The Scottish Government had promised last July that... Local News
Investment in rest facilities for hauliers much needed 25th November 2021 Today I asked the SNP about the rest facilities on offer to lorry drivers in Scotland. They had committed to conducting an audit of all lorry stops within a 5km... Holyrood News
Humza Yousaf’s measures to tackle A&E waiting times having a minimal effect in Lanarkshire 24th November 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says Humza Yousaf’s measures to tackle A&E waiting times are having a “minimal... Local News
UK fund provides £20m for Falkirk project 18th November 2021 The UK Government's Levelling-Up Fund is delivering for Scotland and delivering locally. £20m has been allocated for the Westfield Roundabout in Falkirk to... Local News
Scotland's roads waning under the SNP-Green anti-car coalition 17th November 2021 The Scottish Conservatives today called for the SNP Government to stop dragging their feet and make good on their promise to upgrade major roads across Scotland... Holyrood News
Conservative MSP praises impact of UK Government’s Kickstart Scheme in Lanarkshire 17th November 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, has hailed Rishi Sunak for helping young people back into work across Lanarkshire... Local News
Tory MSP to challenge SNP to support upgrades to Scotland’s roads 16th November 2021 The SNP will be challenged to support upgrades to critical trunk road networks across Scotland, in a Scottish Conservative debate this week. The party will use... Holyrood News
Tory MSP calls on the SNP to prevent operation cancellations from spiralling out of control 15th November 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, is urging SNP Health Secretary Humza Yousaf to ensure the number of cancelled... Local News
MSP visits one of Scotland’s leading salmon farming firms at their new headquarters in Lanarkshire 12th November 2021 Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, spoke to Cooke Aquaculture Scotland boss Colin Blair about the importance of the aquaculture sector across Scotland... Local News
Humza Yousaf failing to ease the strain on A&E departments in Lanarkshire 12th November 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says Humza Yousaf is failing to ease “an intolerable strain” on A&E departments in... Local News
