Scottish Homeowners Paying Brutal Price of Westminster Control Stirling’s MP Alyn Smith has expressed extreme concern, following warnings that the number of homeowners falling behind on their mortgage payments is on the rise. The UK’s fourth largest mortgage provider, Santander, announced plans to set more money aside for potential defaults as rates continue to rise … Read more
Worries Remain Over UK Government Performance Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has welcomed fresh figures from the House of Commons library, showing a decline in the number of Stirling residents claiming unemployment-related social security support. Data from September 2022 showed there were 1,370 actual claimants in Stirling constituency, which was 2.3% of the population aged 16-64. The equivalent UK claimant rate … Read more
Help With Pet Essentials Available in Cost of Living Crisis Local MP Alyn Smith, Honorary Vice-President of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, has welcomed the organisation’s efforts to assist pet owners with the cost of living crisis, as well as their important work in the Stirling area. As millions of … Read more
Financial Crisis Affecting Households, Charities, Businesses Alyn Smith MP and Evelyn Tweed MSP have thanked local organisations and constituents for their time, following the Cost of Living event this week at the Raploch Community Campus. Several organisations, both local and national, were invited to offer expert advice and guidance during the free drop-in session on … Read more
Fighting Poverty Crucial in Reducing Health Inequalities Stirling MP Alyn Smith has welcomed a Scottish Parliament report which recommends the Tory Westminster Government “take action to align benefits and tax credits with inflation and to reinstate the uplift in Universal Credit” to tackle Scotland’s health inequalities. The report by Holyrood’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee … Read more
Local Politicians Condemn ‘Massive Gap’ in Support for Off-Grid Homes The UK Government has left behind rural homes across Stirling, as Stirling MP Alyn Smith and SNP Councillor Gene Maxwell argue recently announced plans to assist with the growing cost of energy leaves rural households vulnerable – as research suggest 21% of Stirling households are … Read more