This week, I spoke in the Scottish Parliament debate regarding the European and External Relations Committee report regarding the transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) negotiations. TTIP is an issue which has ignited people’s interest across Scotland and one which has caused great concern. People are particularly concerned about the impact TTIP could have […]
I have recently tabled a motion for debate in the Scottish Parliament calling for recognition of the terrible tragedy occurring each week in the Mediterranean sea where hundreds of migrants are packing in to fishing boats in an attempt to start a new life in the EU. More often than not this is ending in […]
Cowdenbeath MSP Alex Rowley this week described the progress and work going on at Cowdenbeath Primary School as being ‘inspirational’ and praised all the staff, parents and pupils at the Broad Street site following a visit to see how the pupils have expanded the use of technology in the school. Speaking after his visit where […]
Health in Fife Last week I along with other Fife MSPs attended the bimonthly meeting we have with the Chairman, CEO and senior management of NHS Fife to discuss issues concerning health and social care in Fife. NHS Fife advised on the steps they have been and are taking to address the issues that […]
In recent weeks I have spoken in a number of debates that focussed on the economy and finance. I have used these debates to set out my view that we need a more strategic approach to tackling inequality and poverty in Scotland. When I spoke in the budget debate a few weeks ago I […]
Alex Rowley MSP has continued his campaign on behalf of Rosyth residents to have trees that are causing damage to properties removed and this week sought to highlight the size of tree routes in gardens where the trees have been planted close to the houses. Mr Rowley said; “I have been communicating with Fife Council […]
Rowley and Clarke take coal fight to Parliament Alex Rowley MSP secured a members debate in the Scottish Parliament this week to highlight sheer scale of degradation and blight to Scotland’s landscape that has been left following the collapse of two major mining companies and the abandoned opencast sites they have left behind. He […]
I was delighted to see the new and upgraded facilities at Lochgelly High School Community Use Sports and Leisure Centre when I joined with local councillor Mark Hood and met staff to hear how things were going. Whilst there is more to be done, the upgrading of the astro pitches along with a revamp of […]
This week I met with Fife Councils Executive Director of Enterprise and Environment and raised with him the issues surrounding the former Yard bar in Rosyth. Specifically he agreed to have the building inspected again as the council had told me there was no safety risks but I did point out that after visiting the […]
A group of third and fourth year pupils from Beath High School were in the Scottish Parliament this week to see where Scotland makes its legislation. The pupils tried out the committee rooms, experienced the chamber and had some time for reflection in the reflection seat in the office of local MSP Alex Rowley […]