Tom Arthur, SNP MSP for Renfrewshire South has said recent Tory plans to curb migration will be “disastrous” for businesses and public services, like our NHS and care sector, in Renfrewshire South. This week, the Tory government at Westminster announced stricter regulations on people from outside the UK coming to work in Scotland – including a minimum Read more…
SNP: LABOUR MSPS MUST CLARIFY THATCHER SUPPORT The SNP have called on Labour list MSPs Jackie Baillie, Neil Bibby, Katy Clark and Paul O’Kane to clarify whether they agree with Sir Keir Starmer’s support for Margaret Thatcher. In a recent article, Sir Keir Starmer praised Margaret Thatcher’s time as Prime Read more…
Tom Arthur SNP MSP has highlighted public information and advice resources provided by the Scottish Government to assist residents of Renfrewshire South in preparing for and responding to weather emergencies. The Scottish Government’s emergency planning website, ready.scot, provides information and advice on issues associated with emergencies. There is also a Read more…
Tom Arthur, MSP for Renfrewshire South, has welcomed new analysis which shows that under the SNP Scotland has the lowest levels of council tax in the UK. In 2023/24, the average household in Scotland will pay £1,301.89 in council tax – significantly less than the £1,854.05 in Wales and £1,579.32 Read more…
Tom Arthur, SNP MSP for Renfrewshire South, has welcomed new figures which show that 10,535 children in Renfrewshire are currently receiving the Scottish Child Payment. The Scottish Child Payment, which provides £25 per week to every eligible child, is estimated to lift 50,000 children out of relative poverty in 2023/24. Read more…
Tom Arthur, SNP MSP for Renfrewshire South, has welcomed new figures which show that 3,615 children in East Renfrewshire are currently receiving the Scottish Child Payment. The Scottish Child Payment, which provides £25 per week to every eligible child, is estimated to lift 50,000 children out of relative poverty in Read more…
Tom Arthur, SNP MSP for Renfrewshire South met with Peter Jung and Stephen McLellan from Recovery Across Mental Health (RAMH), earlier this week. Tom had contacted Stephen recently to wish him well in his impending retirement and was keen to meet with Peter as the organisation’s new CEO so was delighted that Read more…
SNP-LED GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING SCOTLAND THROUGH COST OF LIVING CRISIS Tom Arthur, SNP MSP for Renfrewshire South, has welcomed new figures which show that 8,725 Welfare Fund Payments have been made to support constituents in Renfrewshire between July 2022 and June 2023. The Scottish Welfare Fund, consisting of Community Care Grants Read more…
SNP-LED GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING SCOTLAND THROUGH COST OF LIVING CRISIS Tom Arthur, SNP MSP for Renfrewshire South, has welcomed new figures which show that 1,490 Welfare Fund Payments have been made to support constituents in East Renfrewshire between July 2022 and June 2023. The Scottish Welfare Fund, consisting of Community Care Read more…
Tom Arthur, SNP MSP for Renfrewshire South, visited East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) offices on Barrhead Main Street to meet with local Manager Teresa O’Hara for an update on the service’s current activities. Following his recent meetings with frontline public sector organisations like Barrhead Housing Association in the constituency, Read more…