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
ScotRail cuts may linger until 2024 19th May 2022 Today at #FMQs the First Minister said she expects ScotRail's 30% service reduction to be 'temporary'. However, it takes 18 months to train new drivers and we... Holyrood News
Devastating ScotRail service cuts 18th May 2022 ScotRail have confirmed today that there will be a 30% cut to services from the start of next week. They're blaming the decision by ASLEF to strike and a lack... Holyrood News
MSP backs British Liver Trust's call for early diagnosis 18th May 2022 This afternoon I met with the British Liver Trust and took the opportunity to have a scan at their mobile unit. Late diagnosis of liver disease is one of the... Holyrood News
Short-changed Legal Aid budget adding to victim's anxiety 12th May 2022 The decision by the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association to boycott certain cases will be deeply concerning for victims of crime. Solicitors have had enough and... Holyrood News
Still no answer's from SNP on awarding FMEL contract 12th May 2022 The SNP Government has found a missing ferry document, which shows Derek Mackay had a call with John Swinney before signing off on the disastrous contract for... Holyrood News
SNP must tackle homecare wait 5th May 2022 Under the SNP too many people are waiting for vital home care. Last year more than 500 people died whilst waiting to be assessed and there are currently 5000+... Holyrood News
Helping GBT Shotts deliver free sanitary products 29th April 2022 This morning I joined a couple of volunteers from the GBT Shotts Healthy Living Centre who were delivering free sanitary products. The deliveries, completed by... Local News
Lanarkshire MSP calls for new award to recognise fallen emergency workers 28th April 2022 Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson, led a Member’s business debate in The Scottish Parliament last night regarding the campaign to establish a new award for... Local News
More than 13,000 children on social housing waiting list in Lanarkshire 27th April 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, has raised concerns about the number of children on the social housing waiting list... Local News