Planning is a subject that gets people worked up.

Many constituents that I have worked with over the years see a system that does not work for them, rather it is done to them.

PEOPLE have been complaining about the train service in East Kilbride for as long as I can remember.

Graham Simpson MSP pulled on some bright pink at the Scottish Parliament to encourage constituents to take part in wear it pink, on Friday 19 October.

New jobs figures published by the Office for National Statistics show that in the past year, the employment rate has fallen in Scotland compared to rises across the rest of the UK. The Scottish employment rate has fallen from 75.8 per cent to 75.1 per cent.

LET’S talk about East Kilbride, shall we.

Graham Simpson MSP visited a Victorian tenement in Edinburgh, as a member of a Scottish Parliament task force, to learn how a housing association overcame the challenges of carrying out a complex restoration project.

MANY of us enjoy the luxury of having our own transport to get us about. Even if it is not always that easy due to congestion or the state of the roads. But we should spare a thought for those who do not have cars, or can’t drive – particularly if they live in Plains.

Following the recent announcement that A&E waiting targets have not been met for a year, there has been growing pressure on SNP Ministers to take action. The 95% target to be admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours has only been met by a minority of health boards.

Conservative MSP welcomes South Lanarkshire Council dropping plans to build a nursery at the Westwoodhill Recreation Area.

Graham Simpson visited Amey’s depot in Bargeddie to discuss and recognise the opportunities for apprentices within the business.