Hundreds of local pensioners on low incomes are missing out on the social security payments which could lift them out of poverty, while thousands more could be entitled to further financial support in later life. The latest figures from the Scottish Government highlight the fact that 150,000 pensioners across the Read more…
Tom Arthur, SNP MSP for Renfrewshire South has welcomed the £45.8 million in extra COVID-19 funding from the Scottish Government as part of a £380million package allocated to health boards across Scotland. This comes on top of the £1.7 billion already provided to health boards and Health and Social Care Read more…
PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO BE VIGILANT AND REPORT SCAMS MSP for Renfrewshire South, Tom Arthur, has encouraged people in his constituency to be aware of scams and fake news following an increase in reports across Scotland about scam emails, text messages, and doorstep callers. Across the UK there is evidence fraudsters are increasingly targeting members of Read more…
SNP MSP Tom Arthur has urged constituents in Renfrewshire South to ‘stay local’ when exercising and walking dogs, and avoid any unnecessary travel that could help spread coronavirus. Official advice from the Scottish and UK governments warns that people in Renfrewshire South should not be driving somewhere with the intent Read more…
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES SIX-MONTH BAN ON EVICTIONS SNP MSP Tom Arthur has welcomed the Scottish Government announcement that private and social tenants in Renfrewshire South are to be given increased protection from eviction during the coronavirus pandemic. Emergency legislation will increase the minimum notice period for private and social tenants to Read more…
SNP MSP Tom Arthur has called on residents to volunteer in their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. A new ‘Scotland Cares’ campaign has been launched to encourage people to volunteer. While the most important ask for the public remains to stay at home and follow the essential public health guidance, Read more…
BUDGET SECURES FUNDING BOOST FOR RENFREWSHIRE SOUTH IN FACE OF WESTMINSTER CHAOS SNP MSP Tom Arthur has voted to pass the Scottish Government’s budget for 2020/21– securing a cash boost for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, investment in vital public services in the area and a more progressive tax system. Read more…
LOCAL ECONOMY AT RISK FROM HOSTILE PROPOSALS SAY INDUSTRY LEADERS SNP MSP Tom Arthur has said the UK Tory government’s controversial points-based immigration risks “devastating local businesses” and causing long-term harm to public services in Renfrewshire South. Unveiled earlier this week, Boris Johnson’s plan to block most European workers from Read more…
LOCAL MSP WELCOMES £1.8 BILLION BOOST FOR LOW-CARBON INFRASTRUCTURE SNP MSP for Renfrewshire South, Tom Arthur, has called on politicians from across the area to get behind plans for a £1.8 billion capital investment in low-carbon infrastructure. Earlier this month, the SNP Government announced historic plans to commit around 1% Read more…
SNP MSP for Renfrewshire South, Tom Arthur, has challenged his political opponents across Renfrewshire South to get behind plans that will hand Scotland’s police force an extra £37 million. Last week, the SNP Government outlined its 2020/21 budget that also promises a further £6.5 million for community justice interventions Read more…