Stirling MP Alyn Smith has called on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to urgently change course on current plans for the UK Internal Market, widely condemned as both illegal and fatally undermining the devolution settlement. The UK Government published their draft bill on the UK Internal Market to widespread criticism from parties across the UK. […]
Stirling MP Urges ‘Protect Scotland’ App Downloads
SNP MP Alyn Smith has urged people in Stirling to download the new ‘Protect Scotland’ app – to help slow the spread of Coronavirus and support the easing of lockdown restrictions. The app can be downloaded onto phones and will let users know if they have come into close contact with someone who has tested […]
Local MP Praises Stirling Facility for 12-minute COVID Test Breakthrough
Stirling MP Alyn Smith has warmly welcomed a £6.76 million deal between NHS Scotland and manufacturing firm LumiraDx, to purchase new machines capable of turning around coronavirus (COVID-19) tests in 12 minutes. The UK-based life sciences company LumiraDx will produce test strips at their facility in Stirling, designed to supply 300 rapid testing machines along […]
Stirling Politicians Point to NFU Scotland Warning Over Devolution
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford referenced NFU Scotland during a parliamentary debate on the internal market this week, pointing to an warning issued days prior by the farming industry representative on the UK government’s white paper on the future of the internal UK market. NFUS stated: ‘These proposals pose a significant threat to the development of […]
Stirling MP Welcomes Broadband Voucher Scheme
Stirling MP Alyn Smith has welcomed confirmation from the Scottish Government of a voucher scheme to help connect everyone to superfast broadband by the end of 2021. The Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme will give homes and businesses funding of up to £5,000 if they are not in the Reaching 100% (R100) programme – the Scottish […]
National Trust Reverse Bannockburn Closure
Stirling politicians have welcomed the confirmation from the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) that they will no longer keep the Bannockburn Centre closed until 2022. Concerns were raised at the time of the original decision that the move would cost local jobs, as well as having a detrimental impact on the local Stirling economy. However, […]
