In post Brexit Scotland there is a real opportunity to set a new vision and new settlement more akin to home rule within the UK, more like a federal union that is part of a revised UK constitutional settlement whilst retaining the best aspects of a positive relationship with Europe. Yet to date, the […]
As college staff in Fife and across Scotland move toward further strike days, Mid Scotland and Fife MSP, Alex Rowley has called on Ministers to bring both sides together to find a solution. The Scottish Labour Deputy Leader met with college staff in Fife and at the Scottish Parliament to hear first hand their […]
I was very pleased that the work carried out between the National Executive Committee and the Scottish Executive Committee on autonomy for the Scottish Labour Party was approved by our national conference this week. Autonomy for Labour in Scotland is long overdue and will strengthen our ability to make decisions in Scotland, for Scotland […]
After many months of campaigning Fife Labour are delighted that their persistence has paid off and funding has now been secured from the SNP led Scottish Government for the Longannet Task Force. The £2.7M will now be put to good use to support the community and businesses regeneration in the South West Fife and surrounding areas. Council Leader, […]
_____ Congratulations to newly elected councillor Alex McVey in his win in the Coatbridge North & Glenboig council by election in North Lanarkshire. This seat was a Labour gain from the SNP. _____ I enjoyed joining lots of members and supporters on the campaign trail for Alex and would like to say well done to […]
Local government services are buckling at the seams. All across the country we are seeing more and more strain being placed on public services. Since the SNP have come to Government, the number of elderly people in Scotland getting care at home has fallen 12%. Since 2011, the Government has cut more than […]
ExxonMobil Chemical Limited issued the statement below on the 16th September and since then the flare has been visible for communities around central Fife. I have received complaints from people in near communities about the level of noise from the site which is they say very intimidating. I have contacted SEPA to seek assurances […]
President John F Kennedy (© Harry Benson 1961) The Scottish Parliament is hosting a free exhibition of Glasgow-born photographer Harry Benson’s work from August to December this year. Benson arrived in America with the Beatles in 1964. This exhibition explores Benson’s fascination with the political and historical events that unfolded in America in the 1960s […]
Improving mental health must be a priority for any Government, without question. It is estimated that around 10% of children and young people in Scotland have mental health problems that are so significant they impact on their daily lives. And evidence shows that early intervention provides the best outcomes in terms of treatment. This […]
***Press Release: Rowley Opposes Centralisation of Vital NHS Service that will Hurt Families Across Fife*** Alex Rowley MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife met with local campaigners this week outside the Scottish Parliament as they presented a 6,200 strong petition opposing the centralisation of cleft lip and palate surgery services. The current plans would see […]