UK Government Must Act Swiftly with International Community Stirling MP and SNP Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Alyn Smith has condemned the renewed invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, urging the UK Government to play its full part in coordinated sanctions and actions with international allies. In the early hours of Thursday morning (24th February) local … Read more
Agriculture and Farming Vital to Stirling’s Economy Local MP Alyn Smith has praised Stirling’s farmers and producers, emphasising their importance to a sustainable, fairer and greener economy during a visit to the United Auctions Stirling Bull Sales. Hosted at the Stirling Agriculture Centre, the sales take place each October, February and May, attracting thousands of … Read more
Local MP Witness to Impressive Production Dunblane-based performing arts organisation Rubber Chicken Theatre have entered the annals of history, clinching the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Fastest Theatrical Production after a stellar event on Sunday 20th February 2022. Against the backdrop of the much loved Macrobert Arts Centre at the University of Stirling, the … Read more
Sell-off Not in Public Interest Stirling MP Alyn Smith has outlined his opposition to proposals on the privatisation of Channel 4, stating the economic case for such a move remains weak. In a letter to Nadine Dorries MP, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Mr Smith argues the channel plays a valuable … Read more
Local Politicians Welcome Return Alyn Smith MP and Evelyn Tweed MSP have welcomed the re-opening of the Bannockburn Visitor Centre, following a failure of crucial heating systems earlier in the year. The centre has used a ground source heating system since 2014, that unfortunately now requires replacement. The National Trust for Scotland’s management team have … Read more
Alyn Smith MP and Stewart McDonald MP have launched the 10th edition of their defence and foreign affairs newsletter titled ‘Global Scotland’. The regular newsletter aims to summarise the work of the SNP in Westminster and further afield, as the party develops and strengthens Scotland’s European and international links. You can sign up to become … Read more