Alyn Smith MP and Evelyn Tweed MSP have warmly welcomed an announcement from the Scottish Government, on funding to support the introduction of new treatment standards for drug users. £4 million will ensure drug users start receiving support on the day they ask for it. The announcement came following the first meeting of the Implementation […]
Stirling MP Joins Calls for Action on HGV Driver Shortage
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 […]
Alyn Smith MP Praises Community Efforts During Carers Week
Carers Week (7th-13th June) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring. Highlighting the challenges unpaid carers face, campaigners aim to boost recognition for the valuable contributions made for families and wider communities throughout the country. This year’s campaign is focused around making caring visible and valued. A carer is someone who provides unpaid […]
Stirling Politicians Back Local Third-Sector Bodies
Alyn Smith MP and Evelyn Tweed MSP have visited two well-known Stirling based charities, who provide help and support for vulnerable people in our communities. Start Up Stirling, based in Springkerse Industrial Estate, work in partnership with other local organisations to provide food and essentials to those in need. They’ve adapted their operations throughout the […]