Alyn Smith MP has called on the UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak to make permanent the current reduction in VAT, for the hospitality and tourism sectors. A 5% VAT rate was introduced over the summer, in an effort to assist businesses hardest hit by coronavirus-related disruption. Currently this reduction is set to expire on 31 March […]
Holidaymakers in Stirling Owed Over £1.4 million in Withheld Refunds
Local MP Says Regulator Must Do More to Support Customers Stirling SNP MP Alyn Smith has demanded action after the latest estimations from Which? suggested people in Stirling could be owed millions in withheld refunds for cancelled trips. Customers across the UK are waiting on more than £1 billion in refunds according to the results […]
Remember, Remember: Pets Hate November
Alyn Smith MP Urges Precautions for Pets on Bonfire Night Stirling MP Alyn Smith is urging locals to put the needs of their furry friends first this Thursday night, ahead of Guy Fawkes celebrations. With an increase in private fireworks displays likely this year as COVID restrictions see many organised displays cancelled, Stirling MP Alyn […]
Stirling Politicians Support Virtual St Andrew’s Day Festival
Alyn Smith MP and Bruce Crawford MSP have expressed their support for an exciting online St Andrew’s Day festival, planned by local Stirling events organisation Ceangail. ‘The Frontline Festival Scotland’ will be supported by over 30 Scottish artists, live streamed over social media on November 30th – St Andrew’s Day. The organisers have bagged top-talent […]
Key funding for Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ Museum welcomed
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlander Regimental Trust has been awarded £98,600, designed to support the museum’s operating costs as a planned reopening has been delayed due to halted refurbishment works. The grant stems from the Recovery and Resilience Fund, part of efforts from Museums Galleries Scotland to protect Scotland’s outstanding cultural heritage. Stirling MSP Bruce […]
Stirling MP Urges Sensible Firework Use (If At All)
Stirling MP Alyn Smith has urged locals to exercise caution when using fireworks this year – if at all! Mr Smith, Honorary Vice President of the SSPCA, has expressed concern for the distress that fireworks can cause domestic pets, farm animals, and wildlife. In a consultation held by the Scottish Government last year, 93% of […]