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It’s been another remarkable week in parliament as the shambles over Brexit continues. I was pleased though to have the chance during PMQs to highlight the 78th anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz, appealing to Theresa May to become the first … Continue reading →

Martin Docherty-Hughes, MP for West Dunbartonshire, has called on the UK government to take immediate action to extend Article 50 – suggesting that a ‘People’s Vote’ remains the best option to break the deadlock over Brexit. The local SNP MP, … Continue reading →

SNP MP Martin Docherty-Hughes has questioned the Prime Minister over concerns that the UK government isn’t doing enough to help the family of a Dumbarton man imprisoned abroad. Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions, the MP for West Dunbartonshire pressed Theresa … Continue reading →

West Dunbartonshire’s MP Martin Docherty-Hughes has called on the Tory UK government to end its “immoral” freeze on benefits ahead of this week’s Spring Budget Statement on Wednesday. The local SNP MP says that UK Chancellor Philip Hammond must end … Continue reading →

Martin Docherty-Hughes, MP for West Dunbartonshire, has hit out at the UK government after Tory Ministers unveiled a £1.6billion ‘Stronger Towns’ fund with no details of additional funding for Scotland. Ahead of key Brexit votes next week, the Prime Minister … Continue reading →

Martin Docherty-Hughes MP has spoken in parliament ahead of the 78th anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz, calling for a debate on the long-term impact of the Blitz on West Dunbartonshire and across the UK. The SNP MP for West Dunbartonshire … Continue reading →

Local SNP MP Martin Docherty-Hughes has given his backing to women from across Clydebank, Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven who are pressing for the UK government to rethink changes to state pension entitlement. MP for West Dunbartonshire Martin Docherty-Hughes … Continue reading →

Local MP Martin Docherty-Hughes is urging pensioners across Clydebank, Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven to ensure they have received their Winter Fuel Payment for 2018/2019. Those who have reached state pension age are entitled to claim an annual tax … Continue reading →