Parliament
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Views sought on important piece of equalities legislation
Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane constituency, has welcomed the publication today by the Scottish Government of a public consultation on a proposed Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill. Speaking this afternoon, Keith said: “I want to draw the attention of my constituents to the opportunity to contribute to the…
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Keith Brown MSP raises local concerns with McGill’s buses.
The MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Keith Brown, has recently held constructive talks with McGill’s buses regarding the lack of punctuality in the area. At the meeting last Friday, Keith raised a wide range of constituents’ concerns about the bus service, primarily on the punctuality of McGill’s buses, but also the age of some of the buses in the…
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Local MSP Keith Brown asks Historic Environment Scotland Chief Exec of its plans to re-open Clackmannan Tower after decades of closure.
The MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Keith Brown, has raised the ongoing closure of Clackmannan tower with the Chief Executive of Historic Environment Scotland, in a Parliamentary Committee earlier in December. Keith sits on the Scottish Parliament’s Culture, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee which regularly hears from and scrutinises the work of the Parliament, Government and other public bodies relating to culture. As part…
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Keith Brown: Tory migration measures “Petty, small-minded and dangerous.”
Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane constituency, has described recent Tory plans to curb migration as “petty, small-minded and dangerous” with serious implications for businesses and public services, like our NHS and care sector. This week, the Tory government at Westminster announced stricter regulations on people from outside the UK coming to work in Scotland…
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Keith celebrates Clackmannanshire Tenants and Resident’s federation on it’s 30th anniversary
The MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane Keith Brown has recently lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament congratulating Clackmannanshire tenants and residents’ federation on its 30th anniversary. Following a visit to the Sauchie resource center to celebrate this important milestone in November, the MSP has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament recognising this immense achievement. Clackmannanshire tenants and…
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Keith Brown welcomes CashBack for Communities funding
Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane constituency spoke today in the Scottish Parliament in a motion commending the CashBack for Communities programme and welcomed the CashBack for Communities support that has provided well over a million pounds worth of funding to community projects across his constituency. Speaking afterwards, Keith said: “Cashback for Communities…
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Keith Brown MSP celebrates local organisations in Parliament speech
KEITH CRITICISES REGIONAL MSP ALEXANDER STEWART’S ‘NEGATIVE’ SPEECH IN CULTURE DEBATE The MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Keith Brown spoke in a debate on supporting Scotland’s culture Sector in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday, 25th of October. In the speech, the MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane highlighted numerous organisations within the constituency, including “national cultural highlights, like the Japanese Garden…
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Keith to raise bus service complaints in Parliament
Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane constituency has lodged a question asking the Scottish Government regarding complaints received about local bus services. The question is scheduled to be answered during Portfolio Questions in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 2 November 2023. Commenting on the issue, Keith said: “I have been…
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Keith welcomes planned new payment for care leavers
Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane constituency, has welcomed the announcement of a one-off £2,000 payment from the Scottish Government to young people leaving the care system. Speaking this afternoon, Keith said: “I am really pleased that the First Minister has announced the introduction of this payment following the Independent…
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Keith welcomes plans for pension age winter heating payment for 2024 – encourages engagement with consultation
Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane constituency, has welcomed plans by the Scottish Government for the introduction of a Pension Age Winter Heating Payment which, from winter 2024, will be an annual payment replacing the UK government’s Winter FuelPayment in Scotland. The Scottish Government are carrying out a…
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