MICHAEL GOVE MP ‘GETS TELT’ “Forget it, ye’ can sit right down….” “Listen you might learn something….” “No, sit down, son. I’ve told you once and I will not tell you again.” West Dunbartonshire’s MP, Martin Docherty-Hughes has spoken passionately in the House of Commons, calling for the abolition of the unelected and unaccountable …
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I am posting regarding the Istanbul Convention, and the Private Members’ Bill which my colleague Dr Eilidh Whiteford MP will bring to the floor of the House for its Second Reading on 16th December. The Istanbul Convention’s purpose is to protect women against all forms of violence, and prevent, prosecute and eliminate violence against …
The predicament of BHS is a reflection of a broader issue of the UK Government’s failure to stimulate economic recovery. This issue highlights the fundamental need to address the regulation of the pensions industry and the UK Government need to see this as a lesson, and acknowledge that we need to take action now and …
Regarding the proposed gig by US based band ‘Bound for Glory’ in Falkirk, I note that the right-wing music festival that they were due to appear at has now been cancelled after thousands protested. Around 16,000 people had signed a petition calling for the gig to be banned. The Scottish Government’s Justice Secretary Michael …
I have been glad to note the recent motion of the International Union for Conservation of Nature congress, which calls on all countries to address internal ivory trade as a matter of urgency. While I was pleased to note that the recent Conference of the Parties of the Convention of the International Trade in Endangered …
My SNP colleagues and I fully share your deep concern for the wellbeing of the civilian population of Mosul – and above all its children – during the ongoing military offensive. The SNP have on many occasions challenged the UK Government to do a great deal more for the protection of civilians in Iraq and indeed …
Higher education is partly the responsibility of the SNP Scottish Government and my colleagues in Holyrood have worked tirelessly to ensure our higher education sector continues to be one of the best in the world. The SNP Scottish Government have committed over £1bn of investment this year towards higher education and one of the first …
The SNP have long campaigned for fairer and more transparent taxation of fuel. Earlier this year in advance of the Budget, we joined with FairFuelUK to oppose any hike in fuel duty at a time when the pockets of families, particularly those in rural communities that depend on a car, are squeezed. I am pleased …
Education is devolved to the Scottish Parliament and, as such, any proposals by the UK Government on this matter will not impact Scotland and any decisions on the Scottish education system would be for the Scottish Government and MSPs in Holyrood to consider. Currently, the setup in Scotland is different to England. Admissions policies …
This statement refers to the debate in support of the Women’s Aid Child First Safe Child Contact Saves Lives campaign which aims to stop avoidable child deaths. The SNP participated in this important debate to speak up for children whose safety, wellbeing and lives are being put at risk by unsafe and poorly assess contact …
A number of people have contacted me regarding the Finance Bill and the Mayfair tax loophole, in which private equity managers can exploit the opportunity to pay a lower rate of tax on carried interest. Regrettably, contrary to common belief, the Mayfair loophole has not been closed, and no proposal was put forward by the …
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