Scots urged to use 'recognised charities' to support Turkey earthquake survivors MSP Neil Gray says this will ensure that the donations go directly to those effected. Daily Record · Feb 12, 2023
Events to mark war anniversary planned to show Scottish solidarity with Ukraine A SERIES of events to mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion will demonstrate Scotland’s solidarity with Ukraine, the minister for… The National (Scotland) · Feb 9, 2023
Public library projects across Scotland receive major funding boost PUBLIC libraries across Scotland have received a major funding boost to support a new series of projects. The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2023
Scottish Government to end contract for Glasgow Ukrainian refugee ship The cruise ship, which is currently home to around 1,170 Ukrainians, including 420 children, is docked at the Clyde in Govan. The contract is set to end on March 31. Glasgow Live · Jan 13, 2023
Scottish Government to end contract for cruise ship used to house Ukrainians The agreement for the use of the MS Ambition, which is docked near Glasgow, will end on March 31. The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023
Thornhill landmine clearing charity receives Scottish Government backing for Ukraine work The Halo Trust has been handed £300,000 towards its operations to remove explosives left behind by Russia's invasion Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon sends message of thanks to Ian Blackford as he prepares to step down FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sent a message of thanks to Ian Blackford as he prepares to step down as the SNP’s Westminster leader. The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2022
Ukrainian refugees to spend five more months on cruise ship in Edinburgh UKRAINIAN refugees will spend a further five months on a ship which has been accommodating them since June this year, the Scottish Government have… The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2022
Ship hosting Ukrainian refugees has contract extended by five months The Scottish Government confirmed more than 1,200 displaced people from Ukraine will remain on the MS Victoria until June 2023. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
MSP brands Brexit an 'unmitigated disaster' that cost Lanarkshire equivalent of £266m Neil Gray highlights HMRC figures showing Scottish exports have fallen to £2.2bn since the UK left the European Union. Daily Record · Nov 29, 2022
How much has Brexit cost YOUR area? Find out in our interactive map THE value of Scotland’s exports to the EU has fallen by billions since Brexit, with every one of the country’s 32 local authorities being… The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2022
‘No support’: Minister faces criticism at relaunch of Ukraine host family scheme THE Scottish Government has faced criticism after renewing calls for Scots to open their homes to displaced Ukrainians. The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2022
Lanarkshire MSP demands Westminster 'respects Scottish democracy' following Supreme Court independence ruling Neil Gray says court's decision 'must be respected' but 'demonstrates Scotland is not part if a voluntary union' Daily Record · Nov 25, 2022
Ukrainian refugees allowed to remain in Scots village after facing being re-located Sixty Ukrainian nationals who have spent months living in Killin, Perthshire, can now chose to remain there when the contract for their accommodation ends next month. Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2022 Scottish minister lands in Dublin to 'deepen relationship with Ireland' and discuss Ukraine SCOTLAND'S Ukraine minister has said accommodating people fleeing the Russian invasion will be on the agenda during a visit to Ireland this week.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2022 'Not possible' to compare Scottish independence plans to Brexit, minister says SCOTTISH independence cannot be compared to the “back-of-a-fag-packet” plans for Brexit, an SNP minister has said.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022 Independence will not rely on ‘back-of-a-fag-packet’ plan like Brexit – minister Neil Gray’s comments came after the release of the latest paper in a series designed to refresh the prospectus for Scottish independence.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2022 Scottish charity awarded £300,000 to help clear landmines in Ukraine A SCOTTISH charity has been assigned to clear landmines and other debris of war in Ukraine.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2022 Culture Minister announces funding package to support Scottish libraries THE Scottish Government has announced new funding to support library services across Scotland.
Daily Record · Sep 20, 2022 Future of Ukrainian refugees in Stirling debated as six-month homes deadline looms The Homes for Ukraine scheme allows for locals to accommodate Ukrainian refugees for a minimum of six months.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2022 Ukrainian sponsor scheme has ‘progressed slower’ than expected, says minister MATCHING Ukrainian refugees with Scottish sponsors has “progressed slower” than expected, a Scottish minister has said.
Daily Record · Aug 31, 2022 Lanarkshire MSP welcomes arrival of Scottish Government's Adult Disability Payment Neil Gray says 'no longer will those with disabilities need to be subjected to intrusive and degrading assessments'.
Edinburgh Live · Aug 31, 2022 Edinburgh Ukrainian refugees may be stuck living on cruise ship for two years The Scottish government has a two year contract with Corporate Travel Management to license the MS Victoria, which currently has 1,400 people living on it including around 500 children
The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2022 Search is on for more places to house Ukrainian refugees as MSPs visit crisis cruise ship THE Scottish Government is expanding its search for places to house Ukrainian refugees, with another cruise liner chartered to take people fleeing…
Daily Record · Jul 18, 2022 Lanarkshire workers encouraged to claim job start payment Airdrie & Shotts MSP Neil Gray is highlighting the support available to help young people return to the workplace.