Graham Simpson MSP calls for Scottish Government to explain David Tydeman sacking Thursday, 28 March, 2024 Yesterday, Graham Simpson MSP raised an urgent question over the sacking of Ferguson Marine Chief Executive, David Tydeman. On Tuesday, it was announced that David Tydeman's contract had been terminated, with some allusion to "performance issues". Graham Simpson MSP called on Economy Secretary Mairi McAllan to explain the decision to Parliament. He told BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme: "It... Articles
SNP owe Tartan Army an apology 8th June 2022 The Tartan Army will be at Hampden tonight cheering on Scotland against Armenia. However, unlike last week fans who travel home by train will be forced to leave... Holyrood News
SNP must confirm cost of ScotRail's existing Abellio contracts 7th June 2022 NatRail's' got off to a disastrous start with nearly a 1000 services slashed and ASLEF talks no further along. Now it's emerged Abellio have been cashing in on... Holyrood News
MSP meets Maxwellton Primary School at the Scottish Parliament 7th June 2022 It was great to chat to P6 Pupils from Maxwellton Primary School along with East Kilbride MSP Collette Stevenson. There was some great questions on what it's... Local News
MP must clarify knowledge of allegations at South Lan College 2nd June 2022 Yesterday, I asked the Cabinet Secretary for Education another question about the allegations surrounding South Lanarkshire College. MP for East Renfrewshire... Local News
No contingency plans for ScotRail chaos 31st May 2022 The chaos on the railways looks set to continue and the SNP has no plans in place to stop it. Even if ASLEF accept the pay offer, it could take 3 weeks for... Holyrood News
The buck stops with Jenny on ScotRail 26th May 2022 The Transport Minister appears to have forgotten that the buck stops with her when it comes to ScotRail. All week she's avoided answering questions and... Holyrood News
Ambulance waiting times ‘spiralling out of control’ in Lanarkshire under SNP 25th May 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, has raised concerns about the amount of time people are waiting for an ambulance in... Local News
Lanarkshire MSP visits business support event in Cumbernauld 20th May 2022 It was great to chat with Kirsty MacDonald and Melanie West from North Lanarkshire E3 Hub at their first in-person networking event today. Brilliant to see... Local News
MSP condemns ScotRail service cuts to Lanarkshire stations 20th May 2022 MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says ScotRail’s decision to cut 30% of their rail services will be hugely damaging to Lanarkshire residents and today... Local News