Stirling MP Challenges UK Government to Act on Energy Costs

Ofgem ‘Not Fit for Purpose’ on Standing Charges, Says Stirling MP Alyn Smith has challenged the UK Government to act urgently to address sky-high standing charges across the UK, as fresh figures show the scale of eye-watering increases facing households across Scotland. The Office for Gas and Electricity Markets – commonly referred to as ‘Ofgem’, … Read more

Stirling LNER Train Service Cuts ‘Short-sighted’, Argues Stirling MP

Public Consultation Open Until 18th March  Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has urged LNER to reconsider service cuts to trains connecting Stirling to London, with the operator’s public consultation closing on 18th March 2024. The number of direct Stirling-London services would be halved to one per day southbound, and one return train, with LNER encouraging … Read more

MP Backs Citizens Advice Scotland Debt Campaign

Free Expert Help Available Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has backed a campaign from Citizens Advice Scotland, aimed at offering free, expert advice relating to debt through the Citizens Advice Network. The ‘Stressed About Debt’ campaign aims to reassure people that debt is nothing to be ashamed of, as new figures indicate over 660,000 people … Read more

Local MP Slams UK Government Mismanagement as Recession Confirmed 

Stirling Businesses and Households Face Further Economic Pressure Stirling MP Alyn Smith has condemned the UK Government’s handling of the economy, as fresh analysis from the Office for National Statistics revealed UK GDP fell 0.3% in the three months to December, undercut by a collapse in retail sales in the run-up to Christmas. The disappointing … Read more