Graham Simpson MSP calls to make public transport easier at Scottish Conservative Conference Tuesday, 5 March, 2024 Graham Simpson MSP, the Scottish Conservative spokesman for transport, has set out ideas for how to make Scotland’s existing transport system easier to use. At the Scottish Conservative Conference in Aberdeen last weekend, he proposed an extension of the £2 bus fare cap, which was introduced in parts of England in January 2023. The scheme has been repeatedly extended due to its success and... Articles
MSP visits housing charity in East Kilbride 13th December 2021 MSP Graham Simpson visited housing charity Ypeople in East Kilbride village to hear about their work across South Lanarkshire. He met staff and residents at... Local News
FM calls on Harvie to set a good example 9th December 2021 I asked the First Minister what she thought of Patrick Harvie's recent cycling behaviour. She said she would look into it and get back to me. I'll look forward... Holyrood News
Parliament unites over fight for East Kilbride rail line dualling 9th December 2021 Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson, led a Members’ business debate in The Scottish Parliament last night on the Scottish Government’s announcement that it... Local News
The SNP's vision for ScotRail remains a mystery 8th December 2021 I asked the Transport Minister what he response to was to the Rail Union's 'A vision for Scotland's Railways' report. He didn't say what he thought but... Holyrood News
The SNP must get a grip of mental health waiting times in Lanarkshire 8th December 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says the number of children and young people waiting over a year to begin mental... Local News
Lanarkshire councils must benefit from the SNP’s budget 7th December 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says the SNP-Green Government must fully fund local authorities such as North... Local News
MSP urges SNP to maintain business rates relief for the newspaper industry 7th December 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, is urging the SNP-Green Government to maintain business rates relief in this week’s... Local News
MSP meets with East Kilbride based recycling company 3rd December 2021 An MSP met with staff at an East Kilbride-based paper recycling company to discuss the work they’re doing to prevent waste from going to landfill. Conservative... Local News
MSP calls for action on rising domestic abuse cases in Lanarkshire 3rd December 2021 Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland says the number of domestic abuse cases across Lanarkshire is “appalling”. Mr Simpson’s call comes after new statistics... Local News