Scotland Attracts £200 Million in Addition Taxable Income in 2021-2022 Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has welcomed fresh research from the Scottish Government, showing Scotland attracted £200 million in additional taxable income in 2021-2022. More Higher and Top rate taxpayers moved to Scotland than left, increasing economic activity while helping fund public services. Thousands more … Read more
The Sunday Times Amongst Groups Pushing for Justice Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has reiterated his support for victims of the infected blood scandal, backing a campaign from The Sunday Times for a full and fair settlement without delay upon the conclusion of the inquiry. Interim payments of £100,000 to each of the 4,000 surviving … Read more
UK Government Universal Credit Rollout Continues this April Local MP Alyn Smith has urged Stirling residents in receipt of certain social security benefits to take action, or risk losing support – as the Department for Work and Pensions continue their rollout of Universal Credit. The ‘managed migration’ process will affect families claiming income support – … Read more
European Commission Propose Opening Negotiations with UK on New Agreement The SNP has welcomed the decision of the European Commission to propose opening negotiations on a potential agreement on youth mobility between the UK and the EU. The news comes after the Commission put forward a recommendation to the European Council to facilitate a new … Read more
Statistics Show Strength of £302m Sector in Stirling Local MP Alyn Smith has welcomed fresh insight from industry-body UKHospitality, showcasing the activity and importance of Stirling’s numerous hospitality businesses. Across the 650 UK Parliamentary constituencies, Stirling continues to lead in key areas, such as overall income, economic value, the number of people employed and number … Read more
Forthside Development Promises Jobs and Investment Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has welcomed the announcement of a film studio development, to be situated on former Ministry of Defence land in Forthside. The project is a collaboration between Screen Scotland, Stirling Council and others, and hopes to provide thousands of new jobs, as well as fresh … Read more