Local SNP MSP Tom Arthur has welcomed news that the democratic case for Scotland having the ability to choose its own constitutional future has been published today in a new document. The paper – entitled “Scotland’s Right to Choose: Putting Scotland’s Future in Scotland’s Hands” – lays out the detailed Read more…
Local SNP MSP Tom Arthur has praised the work and dedication of local community group, Auchenback Active. On Wednesday (18 December), he asked Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government how the Scottish Government supports communities in tackling inequality, as well as to join him in commending the work of Read more…
BUYERS IN RENFREWSHIRE SOUTH URGED TO BOYCOTT ILLEGAL TRADE People in Scotland are increasingly buying puppies online despite the risk of purchasing from illegal breeders, according to new research. Almost half (45%) of people who bought a puppy in 2019 did so online, up from a quarter (25%) the previous Read more…
Before entering a new year – and a new decade – I’m reflecting on a very busy month both at the Scottish Parliament and in Renfrewshire South. It would be difficult to begin anywhere other than last week’s General Election, which saw an overwhelmingly positive result for the SNP in Read more…
Representatives from across Scottish society are to be invited by the Scottish Government to identify responses to the UK election result, and to the prospect of Scotland being removed from the European Union against its will. The discussions with groups from across civic society will include trades unions, the business Read more…
Renfrewshire South MSP Tom Arthur held a festive coffee morning in his Johnstone constituency office on Friday afternoon (06 December), with visitors helping money for local charity St. Vincent’s Hospice. Mr Arthur also presented Carol-Anne Lamont, Fundraising Manager at the Hospice, with a cheque for £100 he had previously raised. Read more…
Group to consider restrictions on fireworks use. Local SNP MSP Tom Arthur has welcomed news that an expert group including police and animal protection representatives have met for the first time to consider restricting the use of fireworks. Following widespread public support to reduce the negative impact of fireworks, the Read more…
New measures to support people who are homeless and their pets. Local SNP MSP Tom Arthur has welcomed news that pet owners facing homelessness are set to benefit from better support finding a home which allows them to keep their animals. New guidance recommends that landlord and local authorities introduce: Read more…
Renfrewshire South MSP Tom Arthur is hosting a Coffee Morning at his Johnstone constituency office on Friday 6 December to raise money for St. Vincent’s Hospice. The hospice is a vital community resource across the Renfrewshire area, providing the best possible specialist palliative care and support across for individuals with Read more…
Tom Arthur MSP has welcomed news that offenders are now required to contribute to the cost of supporting victims of crime. A new financial penalty, introduced yesterday (Monday 25 November), will be imposed on all criminals who are sentenced to pay a court fine and the money raised will be Read more…