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
Over £3 million awarded to Lanarkshire projects in UK Community Renewal Fund 3rd November 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak has awarded over £3 million from the UK Community Renewal Fund, to a range of employment and enterprise projects in Lanarkshire. The... Local News
Scotland's islands still suffering with inadequate ferries 27th October 2021 Ferries are as vital to Scotland’s connectivity as are decent roads and the railways. The government has to accept that things have not been done properly. They... Holyrood News
Central Scotland MSP celebrates National Lorry Week 27th October 2021 Central Scotland MSP Graham Simpson joined the Road Haulage Association (RHA) on site to celebrate National Lorry Week. The visit aimed to highlight the vital... Local News
Scottish Conservatives urge RMT union to rule out strike action 26th October 2021 The Scottish Conservatives have urged the RMT union to cancel their planned strike action during COP26. Shadow Transport Minister and Central Scotland MSP... Holyrood News
Hospitality staff to lose £200 per week due to ‘disastrous’ vaccine passport scheme 21st October 2021 Scottish Hospitality Group spokesman, Stephen Montgomery, has warned that bar and nightclub staff could lose up to £200 a week if their premises are forced to... Holyrood News
Central Scotland MSPs discuss responsible tourism at Callendar House 20th October 2021 Central Scotland MSPs, Graham Simpson and Meghan Gallacher, met with Visit Scotland, Falkirk Community Trust and Falkirk Council for a site visit at Callendar... Local News
Ambulance calls for overdosing in prison rise by over 150% 20th October 2021 The number of ambulance calls made to prisons in Scotland in relation to cases of overdosing or poisoning has risen by more than 150 per cent in the last five... Holyrood News
Central Scotland MSP calls on Scottish Government to update Covid guidance on educational travel 18th October 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland Graham Simpson has called on the SNP to update the Covid guidance on educational travel for school... Holyrood News
First-time buyers ‘must be at the heart’ of SNP’s housebuilding strategy 15th October 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Central Scotland Graham Simpson says first-time buyers ‘must be at the heart’ of the SNP’s housebuilding strategy... Holyrood News