Crumbling Lanarkshire court buildings need £740,000 worth of repairs Lanarkshire MSP Graham Simpson has slammed the SNP for short-changing the court service. Daily Record · Aug 23, 2022
Lanarkshire politicians call for Margaret Ferrier to resign after shamed MP pleads guilty to 'inexcusable actions' The Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP pleaded guilty to behaving in a culpable and reckless manner Daily Record · Aug 20, 2022
Lanarkshire MSP demands action over autism assessment waiting times Graham Simpson has written to the mental health minister over delays facing young people Daily Record · Aug 17, 2022
MSP visits farm in Strathaven to learn about challenges faced by dairy industry Graham Simpson MSP spoke with farmers at East Brackenridge Farm this week Daily Record · Aug 14, 2022
Tory MSP accuses SNP of presiding over police cuts in Lanarkshire Local officer numbers are down by more than 100 compared to this time last year Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022
Lanarkshire MSP renews pleas for U-turn on East Kilbride rail line double track The call comes as Graham Simpson saw ongoing works as part of the project to electrify the EK and Barrhead line. Daily Record · Jul 29, 2022
Glasgow subway strikes 'cynically' timed during Rangers matches, claims Tory MSP Graham Simpson has blasted union bosses over the timing of the planned industrial action, which will take place during four Gers matches at Ibrox. Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022
Subway strikes 'cynically' timed to hit Rangers fans hardest, Tory MSP claims STRIKES on Glasgow's underground network have been “cynically” timed to impact on Rangers fans, one Tory MSP has claimed. The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2022
MSP calls on Lanarkshire councils to bid for Levelling Up funding The first round of funding saw £172 million delivered for projects across Scotland. Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022
MSP learns about innovative work of Lanarkshire college during visit Central Scotland MSP Graham Simpson dropped by the Motherwell campus of New College Lanarkshire (NCL). Daily Record · Jul 9, 2022
Lanarkshire MSP welcomes promise over tactile edging at train stations The UK Government committed to fit tactile paving on all railway platforms by March 2029. Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022
MSP 'alarmed' at sharp increase in cases of bullying at NHS Lanarkshire The number of cases has increased by 71 per cent over the last year according to latest figures. Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022
College staff accused of carrying out construction 'homers' for pals and colleagues in work's time A leaked report into goings-on at South Lanarkshire College contains a string of allegations, including major homers carried out by staff and the use of college materials for personal gain. Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022
Scotland’s rail network suffers major disruption as workers go on strike Union leader warns that the dispute could continue for months Insider UK · Jun 21, 2022
Daily Record · Jun 19, 2022 MSP urges Lanarkshire groups to bid for share of £150m Community Ownership Fund The cash can allow community groups to take control of pubs, music venues, sports facilities, historic buildings and other facilities for the benefit of the public, which could otherwise be lost forever.
Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022 MSP challenges SNP to address the number of cancelled operations in Lanarkshire In April, there were 1700 operations cancelled on the day, or the day before, they were scheduled to take place.
Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022 MSP challenges council on when East Kilbride EV-chargers will be up and running The new substation was installed early this year costing £160,000 but the units are still covered over and unavailable for use by those with electric vehicles
Daily Record · Jun 11, 2022 Lanarkshire MSP says Chancellors measures to help with rising energy costs 'barely scratch surface' Residents in South Lanarkshire are already paying 31.9 per cent more than the price cap
Daily Record · Jun 10, 2022 Senior MP urged to speak out about what she knew while HR chief at troubled Lanarkshire college The SNP's second most senior politician at Westminster has been told to declare what she knew about damning allegations at South Lanarkshire College.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2022 Tory MSP 'sad' about lack of Union flags in Scotland Something has got Tory MSP Graham Simpson a "little sad".
The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2022 Tories drag SNP Westminster deputy leader into college 'scandal' The SNP’s deputy Westminster leader is under pressure to say what she knew about historic accusations of fraud and intimidation at a college…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2022 'We'll lose more than £20m by staying in the Union': Praise for actor's independence argument AN actor has been praised for her comments surrounding Scottish independence during BBC Debate Night on Wednesday evening.
Insider UK · May 27, 2022 Rail union to put new pay deal to members after talks resume Aslef has negotiated a pay offer of 4.2%, a three-year, no compulsory redundancy deal
Edinburgh Live · May 27, 2022 Train drivers in Scotland to have new pay offer put to them after talks resume Aslef union members are set to have the pay rise offered to them with an aim of trying to get Scotland's railways back up and running.
The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2022 Extra ScotRail train services to be announced soon, says Jenny Gilruth THE announcement of extra train services could come on Thursday or Friday, Scotland’s Transport Minister has said.