Stirling MP Urges UK Ministers to Use Powers Alyn Smith MP has called on the UK Government to act urgently to address soaring energy and food poverty amidst the continuing cost of living crisis. Speaking in a Westminster debate on the topic, Mr Smith pointed to the increasingly desperate local situation in Stirling. A 2023 … Read more
Urgent Economic Intervention Needed to Prevent Collapse in Sector Image Credit: House of Commons/Jessica Taylor Stirling MP Alyn Smith has urged governments at the UK, Scottish and local level to take seriously the plight of hospitality businesses across these islands, and implement rapid, targeted support for an industry vital to so many communities. Leading a … Read more
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Support for Small Businesses Welcome Amidst Cost of Living Crisis Alyn Smith MP has highlighted the importance of small businesses to Stirling’s local economy, as Saturday afternoon in Dunblane saw a visit from Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf to local shops and organisations. Meeting and chatting with a variety of businesses, including The Village Pet … Read more
Westminster Asleep at the Wheel, says Stirling MP New analysis by the Scottish Chamber of Commerce has offered fresh insight into business sentiment across Scotland, as global economic shocks and UK Government policies continue to impact on the local Stirling and national Scottish economy. The Scottish Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with the Fraser of … Read more
Organisations and Policymakers Discuss Business Rates and Support Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has thanked representatives from local industry bodies, government and businesses for attending a virtual roundtable, called to discuss how best to support Stirling’s retail and hospitality sector and ensure the Business Rates system remains fit for purpose. Attendees included Scottish Government Minister … Read more