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
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
Grumpy Sturgeon's transport snub 2nd December 2021 Today I asked Nicola Sturgeon what she thought of the Union Connectivity Review. She clearly hadn’t read it. I pointed out that Transport Scotland officials had... Holyrood News
Tory MSP visits leading business support enterprise at Lanarkshire office 29th November 2021 An MSP has visited an organisation which was awarded more than £1.6million from the UK Government to boost businesses across Lanarkshire. Conservative Shadow... Local News
Demanding answers on East Kilbride's rail line in Parliament 26th November 2021 Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson, will lead a Members’ business debate in The Scottish Parliament, following the announcement in October that the line will... Local News
Investment in rest facilities for hauliers much needed 25th November 2021 Today I asked the SNP about the rest facilities on offer to lorry drivers in Scotland. They had committed to conducting an audit of all lorry stops within a 5km... Holyrood News
Humza Yousaf’s measures to tackle A&E waiting times having a minimal effect in Lanarkshire 24th November 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland, Graham Simpson, says Humza Yousaf’s measures to tackle A&E waiting times are having a “minimal... Local News
UK fund provides £20m for Falkirk project 18th November 2021 The UK Government's Levelling-Up Fund is delivering for Scotland and delivering locally. £20m has been allocated for the Westfield Roundabout in Falkirk to... Local News
Scotland's roads waning under the SNP-Green anti-car coalition 17th November 2021 The Scottish Conservatives today called for the SNP Government to stop dragging their feet and make good on their promise to upgrade major roads across Scotland... Holyrood News