Graham Simpson MSP visits five ferries in one day Thursday, 11 April, 2024 Last week, Graham Simpson MSP, the Shadow Minister for Transport, visited five ferries in one day with CMAL and CalMac. The trip from Droon to Brodick started on the MV Alfred, which is a catamaran. The route continued from Arran to Tarbert and Portavadie, before the final trip which went from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay. Graham Simpson MSP said: "This was a hugely enjoyable and informative visit. I... Articles
SNP's rail freight target lacks ambition 3rd March 2022 We need to move more freight in Scotland by rail and the Transport Minister seems to agree. Transport Scotland's current five year target to increase rail... Holyrood News
Local MSP supports proposed fly-tipping bill 2nd March 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, has encouraged local people to respond to a proposed bill to crack down on the... Holyrood News
Lanarkshire MSP visits Kilbryde Hospice to discuss pandemic challenges 2nd March 2022 MSP Graham Simpson visited palliative care facility Kilbryde Hospice to discuss the crucial work they are doing for patients requiring end of life care, the... Local News
Delayed ferry report must be released by the SNP 24th February 2022 Transport Scotland have been sitting on a report into Scotland's ferry system for more than five months. The report recommends the introduction of a... Holyrood News
MSP calls on SNP to help dentists tackle backlog 24th February 2022 Scottish Conservative MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson says the SNP are failing to recognise the risk to the future of NHS dentistry across Lanarkshire... Local News
Hated Car Park Tax must be scrapped 23rd February 2022 Yesterday, the Scottish Conservatives voted to scrap the workplace parking tax. Business groups and the public have made clear their overwhelming opposition to... Holyrood News
MSP condemns OVO Energy office closure in Cumbernauld 22nd February 2022 Lanarkshire MSP, Graham Simpson, used a member’s business debate in the Scottish Parliament to call on OVO Energy to rethink its decision to close their office... Local News
SNP's governance by diktat has to stop 22nd February 2022 Yesterday I spoke in a debate about how the SNP has been putting through laws without the proper scrutiny. The Government have been setting a dangerous... Holyrood News
Working Scots to bear the brunt of SNP's Workplace Parking Tax 22nd February 2022 Despite an overwhelmingly negative response from the public, the SNP and Greens today forced through their car park tax. The SNP’s refusal to put a cap on what... Holyrood News