Alyn Smith MP has backed calls from the Road Haulier Association for the UK government to act urgently on addressing serious issues in the road logistics sector. The RHA have voiced their concerns over recent weeks regarding a shortage of drivers in the industry, which has only been exacerbated by Brexit and the pandemic. Even […]
UK Gov Must Commit to Refugee Resettlement, says Stirling MP
Alyn Smith, Stirling MP and SNP Foreign Affairs Spokesperson at Westminster, has urged the UK Government to take further action on the resettlement of refugees – particularly in light of devastating budget cuts to UK overseas aid. Such cuts will weaken initiatives in some of the most war-torn areas in the world, such as fighting […]
Stirling MP Urges EU National Applications to Settlement Scheme
Deadline for Applications 30th June 2021 Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith is urging local EU nationals to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme through the UK government. The Scheme was introduced due to the UK government removing the whole of the UK from the European Union. It would give EU nationals living in the UK […]
MP Demands Answers Over 671% Rise in EU Nationals Refused at UK Border
SNP MP Alyn Smith has written to Home Secretary Priti Patel after the UK government’s own figures revealed there to be a 671% increase in the number of EU nationals refused entry into the UK in the first quarter of this year compared to last. The SNP spokesperson for foreign affairs has expressed his grave […]
Stirling Politicians Back Drug Law Reform
Alyn Smith MP and Evelyn Tweed MSP have expressed support for the all-party campaign to reform drugs law – including decriminalisation – and have renewed calls for immediate action on drug consumption rooms. The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) was designed to prevent drug use and reduce harm but since it came into effect there […]
Stirling MP Backs UK Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill
Stirling MP Alyn Smith has joined cross-party efforts in the House of Commons, to push for the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill to be at the heart of the upcoming debate on the Queen’s Speech. The Queen’s Speech sets out the main priorities of the UK government over this current parliamentary year. Green MP Caroline […]