Parliament
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Press Release: Keith Brown MSP Presses For Clarity on Next Steps for City Region Deal
Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Clackmannanshire & Dunblane, has called for greater clarity on delivery milestones and investment plans for the Stirling & Clackmannanshire City Region Deal during an exchange in the Scottish Parliament with Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP. Keith highlighted the ambition set out in the original Heads of…
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Motion: Scotland Qualifies for the 2026 World Cup
What a night at Hampden. Like the rest of the country, I was glued to the match as Scotland delivered one of the most memorable performances we’ve seen in a generation – with a 4–2 win over Denmark that booked our place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Our first World Cup in 28 years,…
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Rollout of Winter Heating Support for Pensioners
Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Clackmannanshire & Dunblane, has highlighted that pensioners across his constituency have now begun receiving payments from the SNP Scottish Government’s Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. With temperatures dropping sharply across Clackmannanshire and Stirling this week, the support is arriving at a crucial time. The help will…
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Video: Cornton Vale Raised in Parliament
KEITH BROWN MSP WELCOMES ACTION TO TACKLE NOISE ISSUES AT HMP & YOI STIRLING Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Clackmannanshire & Dunblane, has welcomed confirmation from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Angela Constance MSP, that progress is being made to address ongoing noise concerns raised by residents living near HMP &…
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£90 Million Saved From Free Hospital Parking Since 2008
Since the SNP Scottish Government scrapped hospital parking charges in 2008, NHS staff, patients and visitors have saved over £90 million. It’s a policy that’s made a real difference to people’s lives – including my constituents attending Forth Valley Royal Hospital and others across Scotland. Meanwhile, south of the border, thousands of NHS workers are…
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Dunblane Recognised as Scotland’s Friendliest Town
I’ve lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament welcoming the recent Daily Record article naming Dunblane as Scotland’s friendliest town. The piece rightly highlights the town’s welcoming atmosphere, strong sense of community and range of attractions – including the Dunblane Heritage Walk, Museum, Cathedral and Leighton Library – as well as local businesses and hospitality…
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Alloa Campus Rally
On Saturday I stood with our community at the Rally to save Forth Valley College’s Alloa Campus. In the week before, I met with the College’s Chair and Principal, and with the Cabinet Secretary for Education. I made it absolutely clear: the closure of Alloa Campus must be taken off the table — and I…
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Alloa Campus Motion
I have today lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament expressing deep concern at proposals from Forth Valley College which could see the Alloa Campus close. Access to further education is vital for young people, working adults and families in Clackmannanshire. With our population growing, limited public transport links and wider economic challenges facing the…
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Chronic Pain Consultation
Over the years, I’ve heard from a number of constituents about the challenges of living with chronic pain – and the impact it has on day-to-day life. The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on how we can improve care and prescribing for chronic pain between 2026 and 2029. It’s a chance to shape how…
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Peak Rail Fares Scrapped
With the SNP scrapping peak rail fares on ScotRail services with effect from the start of September, Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Clackmannanshire & Dunblane, has highlighted the savings this could mean over £2000 per year for some commuters in his constituency. Speaking this afternoon, Keith said: “The cost of living…
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