Stirling MP Alyn Smith has expressed his support for Stirling’s industry-leading dairy sector, as businesses begin to see the green shoots of economic recovery from the pandemic. World Milk Day is an international day of celebration, established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to recognize the importance of milk as a […]
SNP MP Demands Apology from Ministers Over Lost Scottish Trade
SNP MP for Stirling, Alyn Smith, has demanded an apology from International Trade Minister, Greg Hands, over the severe loss of trade following the end of the Brexit transition period. Mr Smith quoted figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which show: Meat exports remain down by 52% Fish and shellfish down 54% Dairy […]
Stirling Politicians Praise Swift Support to Farmers and Crofters
Stirling MP Alyn Smith and local Councillor Evelyn Tweed have welcomed news that vital SNP Scottish Government funding for farmers and crofters to keep Scotland’s food production moving during the pandemic has been delivered ahead of schedule. So far, more than 95% of Basic Payment Support, Greening and Young Farmer payments have been made, four […]
Stirling Projects Urged to Apply for New Food & Drink Fund
Stirling MP Alyn Smith and local Councillor Evelyn Tweed MSP have urged food and drink projects in Stirling to apply for a new Scottish Government fund, launched to drive projects that celebrate locally sourced and produced food and drink. The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership was launched to help the sector with its recovery from […]
Stirling MP Welcomes Further Think on Short-Term Let Laws
Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has backed a Scottish Government decision to withdraw proposed legislation aimed at regulating short-term lets, in order to further consult with key stakeholders. News of the pause will be welcomed by rural businesses, who expressed concerns on the potential impact such legislation may have on their operations – particularly in […]
National Fly-Tipping Campaign Backed by Local Politicians
Stirling MP Alyn Smith and Stirling councillor Evelyn Tweed have backed calls from the National Farmers Union Scotland, in regards to the urgent action required on fly tipping. Industry leaders have recently met with Roseanna Cunningham, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform in the Scottish Government, to further voice their concerns over […]