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Response to the cost of living crisis
August 23 2022 at 10:06
Southside MP criticises UK Government for watering down net zero targets
First Bus Glasgow urged to reinstate night buses
Calls for Prime Minister to investigate Wagner Group war crimes
Glasgow South MP and local councillor visit Pollok Stables and Sawmill refurbishment
MP calls on Southside pensioners to claim extra £301 Pension Credit payment by 19 May deadline
Five years on, MP vows to continue fight against unpaid trial shifts
MP demands Chancellor uses Budget to support families in Glasgow South
SNP MP Publishes Paper on Scotland's Foreign Policy Debate
MP publishes strategy for independence ahead of SNP Democracy Conference
Rolling updates on the COVID-19 coronavirus advice
Statement on UK Government blocking Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
MP calls on UK Govt to hold a "Resilience Hour" in solidarity with Ukraine
Southside MP leads Westminster support for special tribunal seeking justice for Ukraine
SNP launch paper on the protection of civilians in conflict
SNP MP publishes report on supporting armed forces community with cost of living
Southsiders urged to use Scotland’s cash first referral leaflet during cost-of-living crisis
Over a quarter of Glasgow South families at risk of benefit uprating cut
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Response to the cost of living crisis
Southside MP criticises UK Government for watering down net zero targets
First Bus Glasgow urged to reinstate night buses
Calls for Prime Minister to investigate Wagner Group war crimes
Glasgow South MP and local councillor visit Pollok Stables and Sawmill refurbishment
MP calls on Southside pensioners to claim extra £301 Pension Credit payment by 19 May deadline
Five years on, MP vows to continue fight against unpaid trial shifts
MP demands Chancellor uses Budget to support families in Glasgow South
SNP MP Publishes Paper on Scotland's Foreign Policy Debate
MP publishes strategy for independence ahead of SNP Democracy Conference
Rolling updates on the COVID-19 coronavirus advice
Statement on UK Government blocking Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
MP calls on UK Govt to hold a "Resilience Hour" in solidarity with Ukraine
Southside MP leads Westminster support for special tribunal seeking justice for Ukraine
SNP launch paper on the protection of civilians in conflict
SNP MP publishes report on supporting armed forces community with cost of living
Southsiders urged to use Scotland’s cash first referral leaflet during cost-of-living crisis
Over a quarter of Glasgow South families at risk of benefit uprating cut
Stewart McDonald publishes report on strengthening support for Ukraine
"Nobody should die in poverty": MP pledges support for Marie Curie campaign
Statement on HM Queen Elizabeth II
Statement on UKVI
Public urged to vote as Southside parks nominated for Favourite Parks award
SNP publish NATO Strategic Concept recommendations
Statement on passport issues
Thousands in Glasgow affected by dieselgate scandal
UK Government’s flagship plan to “level-up” sees Southside fall behind
Glasgow MP's speech to UN on protecting civilians in areas of conflict
100% of Glasgow South residents impacted by cost-of-living crisis
Statement on Ukraine
Southside MP welcomes Braes shopping centre investment
Southside MP seeks public views on the cost of living crisis
Statement on Downing Street parties - the Prime Minister must go
SNP MP launches young persons disinformation contest
Renewed call to ban unpaid trial shifts
Glasgow MP demands halt to Universal Credit cut
Statement on Afghanistan and how you can help
Supporting Southsiders during the COVID-19 outbreak
'Laughable' Government answer to Glasgow MP on unpaid trial shifts
SNP MP published new paper on improving life for forces personnel
Stewart McDonald publishes report on disinformation in Scotland
EU citizens in Glasgow South urged to apply for settlement scheme
"A fair day's work deserves a fair days pay" - MP during Queen's Speech debate
UK Government urged to help end rising Arab-Israeli conflict
Statement on Kenmure Street, Pollokshields
House of Commons congratulates Cassiltoun Housing Association award win
Appetite to end unpaid work trials remains three years on
MP criticises UK Government for ruling out ban on unpaid trials
MP condemns Prime Minister's "photo-op" visit to Southside constituency
MP calls for urgent economic support for 3 million excluded by Treasury
MP calls for greater focus on workplace rights as sectors re-open
"If you are offered the COVID19 vaccine, get it." - an open letter to Southsiders
Glasgow South residents back further restrictions on sale and use of fireworks
Chancellor pushed for commitment on better Statutory Sick Pay
Southside MP seeks public views on sale and use of private fireworks
SNP publish submission to UK Government's Integrated Review of Foreign and Defence Policy
Southside MP urges Chancellor to support arts and creative sector
Calls for urgent reform as UK Government unable to say how many jobseekers work for free
Glasgow MP backs call for UK Government action on low Pension Credit uptake
MP says BBC must reinstate daily COVID19 briefings in order to fulfil "public sector obligations to Scotland"
Westminster urged to end 'national scandal' as jobseekers work weeks for free
Quarantine guidance shows need for sick pay reform, says MP
ISC report lays bare Tory failure to act on Russian interference in UK
Glasgow MP welcomes decision to pause demolition of historic Southside building
MP calls for FCO intervention amid human rights concerns in Bahrain
SNP MP calls for Tory U-turn on hospital parking charges
Boris Johnson pushed for commitment on better Statutory Sick Pay
Southside MP backs British Airways staff
Black Lives Matter
Statement on Dominic Cummings: He must go
Southside MP welcomes continuation of Castlemilk Post Office services
SNP criticise travel firms failing to pay out refunds
A tribute to Bill Carson
Southside MP welcomes AIirBnB u-turn on holiday homes
SNP: Evacuation flights needed to repatriate desperate citizens
The workings of Stewart McDonald MP's office - updates during the coronavirus
Glasgow MP calls for budget to protect workers from trial shifts
Whirpool recall advice
MP blasts Government’s “frustrating” muddled minimum wage policy
House of Commons congratulates Shawlands Academy achievements at Warriors Championship
Statement on Scottish Drug Deaths Crisis Conference
Southside MP seeks reprieve for Castlemilk Post Office
Third consecutive 'unaffordable' equipment plan report shows UK rapidly becoming a 'hollow force' says SNP
Elected Members joint statement on Torbrae
Local MP backs Bill to protect NHS from trade deals
Statement on the UK's departure from the EU
Government turning a blind eye to unpaid work trials
Statement recognising International Holocaust Memorial Day
MP returns to Westminster calling on Government to ban unpaid work trials
Defence Chiefs challenged on costs occurred in attempts to privatise MoD firefighters
MP raises concerns over "questionable" volunteer roles at Euro 2020
House of Commons praises Castleton Primary and backs supermarket campaign
“No one should be turned away because of their assistance dog”, says MP
Local MP backs Castlemilk children's supermarket plea
House of Commons congratulates Langside Primary's award
MP supports call for increased commitment to Global Fund
Southside MP is committed to ‘Getting Carers Connected’ this Carers Week
MP calls on Government to immediately restore NMW naming and shaming policy
CMA's failure to widen funerals investigation "leaves consumers vulnerable"
PM must ask Donald Trump for CIA torture flights report
SNP MP launches new cross-party group to tackle unpaid work trials
Local MP and Police tackle anti-social behaviour together
CMA’S funeral investigation “does not go far enough”
New Defence Secretary must address nuclear deterrent "white elephants"
Call for criminal investigation into alleged leak of security information
Unpaid work: MP slams BBC Director General for lack of action
MP slams ‘back slapping love-in’ Commons debate on nuclear deterrent
Prime Minister "hiding" from Vote Leave fraud allegations
SNP demand public inquiry into nuclear submarine decommissioning
Call for greater clarity in pre-paid funeral plans
SNP MP calls for full ban on unpaid work trials following Jersey ruling
"Seek a new path, or resign" - Southside MP's statement on Brexit
One year on: MP vows to step up campaign against unpaid work
Glasgow MP calls for judge-led inquiry on Brexit vote
Call for Southside residents to attend Castle Precision Engineering's Apprenticeship night
Southside MP condemns antisemitism in modern society during Commons debate
Glasgow MP leads debate calling for ban on unpaid work trials
Calls for immediate legislation to ban unpaid work trials
Cold Weather Payments triggered in Glasgow South
MP urges constituents to have their say on fireworks in Scotland
Ending free movement "historically illiterate"
Stewart McDonald MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment
Local MP welcomes Maxwell family's backing to save iconic school building
Far Right ‘Winning The Hybrid War Against Society’, MP Warns
Southside MP backs motion urging Government to reconsider pension credit changes
MP seeks clarity over “enhanced” status for the devolved Governments as part of Brexit
Calls for Home Office to offer UK asylum to Russian opposition activists
Southside MP urges Government to scrap Tory tax on EU citizens
Tory Defence plan "too little, too late"
Stewart McDonald thanks local posties as they gear up for First Class Christmas
No-deal Brexit could see Glasgow South lose 400 jobs, study shows
Local MP raises concerns over cost of Christmas in Castlemilk
SNP Defence Spokesperson blasts £400m nuclear submarine spend
Politicians feline festive at Cats Protection’s Westminster reception
MP condemns Government’s guidance on unpaid work trials
Brexit survey - Glasgow South constituency
New shift patterns yet another ‘kick in the teeth’ for MoD police officers
Southside MP hails Castlemilk company's record aerospace order
Stewart McDonald MP pledges support to help veterans re-transition into society after prison
Glasgow named new home of Channel 4's creative hub
MP leads call for debate on tragic loss of life amongst servicemen and women
Call for clarity following UK Government's "mixed messages" over INF Treaty
MP calls on FCO to pull UK officials from upcoming Saudi summit
Prime Minister did not discuss INF treaty at EU Council
Sack Capita and end MoD "addiction to privatisation", says SNP MP
SNP Defence Spokesperson comments on tragic loss of life amongst servicemen and women
Defence Secretary must not cheerleader US nuclear treaty withdrawal
Southside MP praises local church's WWI tribute
"Whitehall farce" as MoD outsourcing fails to attract new army recruits
Stewart McDonald MP runner up in Wear It Pink campaign's Best Dressed MP 2018
Stewart McDonald MP responds to Gavin Williamson’s speech
Southside MP calls on SPFL to reconsider League Cup semi-final schedule
Glasgow South's Newlands jobcentre rolls out Universal Credit
MP backs Avenue 77 in Great British High Street Awards
Local MP welcomes bank's commitment to the Southside
Glasgow MPs call for a halt to Universal Credit roll-out
Local MP welcomes decision to keep Hampden as Scotland's national stadium
Stewart McDonald MP supports Breast Cancer Now Wear It Pink campaign
Southside MP supports bid to retain Hampden as Scotland’s National Stadium
Glasgow MPs team up to demand Hampden remains national stadium
Another MoD "Whitehall farce" as outsourcing contracts halted
Suspending Navy contracts "utterly shocking"
Capita Defence contract huge risk to taxpayers
MP highlights abuses at Istanbul Pride
MP pledges safe space surgeries
Debate on the Sewel Convention
MoD must clamp down on flow of Russian money
MP backs support for carers ahead of Carers Week
Big lottery win for local Southside Group
"If Channel 4 was a city, it would be Glasgow"
Government must target sanctions in Syria and strengthen chemical weapons convention
Tory welfare cuts forcing Glasgow families to rely on foodbanks
Urgent statement needed on UK Government's betrayal of Scottish shipyards
Southside MP speaks out against anti-semitism
SNP seek assurances over security briefings on Syria
Parliament must have a say on Syria
Government must publish impact assessments of Glasgow jobcentre closures
MP joins animal welfare and veterinary organisations in calling for a ban on electric shock collars for dogs
PM must raise "appalling human rights failures" of Saudi regime
Defence Secretary refuses to rule out cuts to Scottish defence projects
March 2nd 2018 Surgeries and Constituency Office - Update
MP calls out "dreadful" state of defence financing
MP criticises "Government by Google" approach to jobcentre closures
MP praises constituency athlete selected for Winter Paralympic Games
Local groups urged to apply for Clydesdale Bank’s ‘Spirit of the Community Awards’
Armed Forces deserve better working conditions, says MP
MPs call on Prime Minister to support Children’s Funeral Fund
Questions raised over "farcical" Defence statement
UK Government wielding the axe to armed forces capability
Stewart McDonald MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment
Workers urged to share experiences of unpaid trial shifts
House of Commons sends condolences on passing of Gavin Stamp
No answers from UK Government on outcome of national security capability review
Military families deserve better than "dreadful" services provided by companies such as Carillion
UK Government must be held to account on "woeful" Defence record
MP calls for urgent debate on Glasgow jobcentre closures
House of Commons condemns First Bus Glasgow's price increases
Glasgow MPs urge First Bus to scrap fare increases
Glasgow South Cold Weather Payments Triggered
MP delivers Christmas food appeal to Southside residents
House of Commons notes concern at the detention of Jagtar Singh Johal
MP pledges support to campaign to #KeepErasmusPlus
Local MP helps dog welfare charity in fight against puppy smuggling
UK Government must protect Scotland's interests in Brexit
MP slams weaponisation of food in Yemen
Scotland ideal location for new NATO North Atlantic Command, says MP
MP calls on UK Government to end arms sales to Saudi
Southside MP launches Christmas appeal
UK Government's record on armed forces pay embarrassing
MoD must step up its support of armed forces and veterans
Assad's weaponisation of food in Raqqa "horrifying"
Prime Minister wrong to charge EU nationals to settle post-Brexit
Brexit puts Scottish and EU defence co-operation at risk, MP warns
One review not enough to solve serious defence issues, SNP Spokesperson for Defence says
Reports: Next batch of frigate orders to ‘go to Mersey instead of the Clyde’
MP criticises "stairheid rammy" during devolution debate
Big Lottery wins for Glasgow South
Southside MP signs #NHSTakeback! pledge
BAE job losses deeply worrying and completely avoidable
Remembering former Glasgow Cathcart MP, Sir Teddy Taylor
UPDATE: Statement on bus vandalism in Castlemilk
Tories must stop cutting armed forces pay and conditions, says MP
MoD accused of reneging on promises in shipbuilding strategy
MoD shipbuilding plans "nothing to do with ambition"
Kings Croft Community Group praised for Big Lottery win
Jobcentre closures most cack-handed project ever seen, says Southside MP
UK Government must engage with Glasgow City Government over jobcentre closures
Southside MP introduces Bill to end unpaid work trials
Southside MP pays tribute to Scots who never returned from Passchendaele
Government must not expand Syria conflict without Commons consent
Change in Syria strategy must have Parliament approval
MP seeks Ministry of Defence's opinion on US-Russia Cyber Security Unit
Castlemilk Job Centre Saved
Cross-party support against Syria mission creep
Parliament must have say over changing nature of Syria conflict
MP promises to hold Government to account on actions at home and abroad
Glasgow Gladiators Powerchair Football Club score big National Lottery grant
Great Repeal Bill may need Scottish Parliament's consent
Stewart McDonald MP named SNP's Defence Spokesperson at Westminster
MP praises Southside projects celebrating Big Lottery win
Jobcentre closures highlighted as Parliament returns
Southside MP welcomes Committee's criticism of jobcentre closures
Glasgow expected to go to polls without any update on jobcentre closures
Situation in Chechnya highlights need for LGBT envoy
MP calls on Lib Dems to rule out coalition with Tories
Southside MP questions PM's motives for General Election
House of Commons recognises bicentenary of Alexander "Greek" Thomson
MP seeks assurances over laptop ban on UK flights
Southside MP criticises DWP indifference towards Jobcentre users
MPs congratulate Thomson Society ahead of bicentenary
Prime Minister must reflect on Scottish Government's attempts to compromise on Brexit
Jobcentres needed more than even following budget
Southside MP champions industries of the future
House of Commons supports Big Yellow Friday
Bubble Tea stores pledge to pay up following pressure from MP and activists
MPs condemn event celebrating murder of Southside shopkeeper
Parliament debates LGBT History Month
Southside MP calls for apology over mental health comments
Stewart McDonald MP puts Glasgow South’s heritage on the map
Volkswagen failing to meet consumer demands
MP asks HMRC to investigate Bubble Tea stores
Transport Committee questions Volkswagen on diesel emissions
Calls for DWP to release more information on jobcentre closures
Glasgow MPs lodge jobcentre petitions in House of Commons
Southside MPs gives evidence to Scottish Affairs Committee
Transport Committee criticise Vauxhall safety recall
House of Commons voices support for press freedom in Turkey
Glasgow South MP confirms vote against triggering Article 50
UK Government should explain Geneva Convention to Trump
Jobcentre closures a further example of "Government by Google"
NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR A STATE VISIT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP
MP seeks consultation over Glasgow Airport charges
Stewart McDonald MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment
Prime Minister must call out Turkey on press freedom
Plans to close Glasgow jobcentres goes even where Thatcher wouldn't
Southside MP slams Tories for targeting Glasgow Jobcentres
Brexit cannot come at the expense of EU nationals living in UK
Cross-party call for Mundell to stop Glasgow Job Centre closures
MP seeks debate on honours system reform
MP urges Transport Minister to meet families affected by Vauxhall fires
Call to action: Consultation on Castlemilk and Langside jobcentre closures
Call for action on emissions scandal
MP calls on DWP to publish data on jobcentre closures
MP hosts first public meeting in bid to save Glasgow job centres
Glasgow MPs debate jobcentre closures
MP promises to fight for Glasgow jobcentres
Southside MP leads debate on jobcentre closures
House of Commons voices concern over planned Job Centre closures in Glasgow
MP signs open letter urging UK Government to ratify Istanbul Convention
Update on Job Centre closures following Ministerial meeting
Southside MP says DWP must publish public consultation on Job Centre closures today
MP calls for immediate publication of public consultation on Glasgow's Job Centre closures
Vauxhall campaigners join SNP MP at Westminster
MP urges immediate support for people of Aleppo
MP Condemns Syrian Government Massacre of Civilians in Aleppo
MP seeks reprieve for Castlemilk Job Centre
MP Welcomes Positive Talks With Trade Union Reps
MP comments on meeting with DWP bosses
MP criticises UK Government's prolonged silence on jobcentre closures
Southside MP slams Tory cuts as local Job Centres face axe
MP calls for PrEP manufacturer to take action on World AIDS Day
House of Commons commends Southside organisation WAVES
Government must not allow car lobby to dictate Brexit, warns MP
Glasgow MP presses Chancellor for funding to support the bicentenary of the birth of Glasgow's Alexander 'Greek' Thomson
Glasgow MP calls on UK Government to promote the bicentenary of the birth of Glasgow's Alexander 'Greek' Thomson
UK deal with Volkswagen "miserable" compared to USA
Prime Minister must do more to tackle online abuse
Social media and bullying: MP tells the story of Declan Duncan
FIFA urged to allow players to wear poppies
MP calls for public response on rape clause policy
Government to consider funding for Holmwood House
Car industry and Government have ‘learnt nothing from emissions scandal’
Turing Bill would correct mistakes of the past, says MP
MP calls for inclusive Brexit process
Human rights crucial to UK-Iran relations
Southsiders recognised in parliament for work in Calais
MPs speak out against Sudan gas attacks
Southside groups celebrate big lottery win
Southsiders back History Festival
Thousands of women affected by pension inequality
House of Commons congratulates Missing Type campaign
Transport Minister agrees to meet families affected by Vauxhall fires
Aviva Community Fund launches in Glasgow South
MP seeks reform over unfair funeral payments
Southside Train Station Tour
Invitation to South West Community Rail Partnership Launch
MP DEMANDS TORIES TAKE ACTION AND BAN PLASTIC MICROBEADS
MP supports call for increased commitment to Global Fund
Your views on a Southside History Festival
Constituency Newsletter - July 2016
Bill to stop Brexiters’ undemocratic fast-track trade deals
UK Government response to Brexit vote labelled "shambolic"
MP tells Government and car industry to get their act together
MPs criticise Volkswagen for its deception
Vauxhall's failure to improve vehicle safety standards "woeful"
UK Government must hold Volkswagen to account
Parliament should approve cabinet appointments
MP shows support to end violence against women and girls
Reaction to EU referendum result
MP highlights the alienation felt by EU nationals
Stewart McDonald MP joins State Pension Age Campaigners at Westminster Protest
MP supports amendment to the Finance Bill on better tax transparency
Parliamentary Inquiry into Blood Donation launched on World Blood Donor Day
"Solidarity is stronger than fear"
House of Commons stands with Orlando
MP pledges support for Carer Friendly Communites
New EU campaign puts spotlight on Glasgow
Investigatory Powers Bill fails civil liberties test
MP calls for HPV vaccine to be rolled out
MP seeks emergency debate on PrEP
Government has its head in the sand around PreP
Southside MP & students join forces to encourage voter registration
MP calls for an end to discrimination against guide dog owners
MP supports campaign to end puppy farming
Decision to increase charity's rent "ridiculous"
House of Commons congratulates Southside Fringe
Greater progress needed on the case of Raif Badawi
MP praises Glasgow school celebrating big lottery win
Second recall signals more contempt for consumers by manufacturers
Government must assess the effect on air quality and levels of emissions from new diesel cars
MP asks Government to condemn murder of LGBT magazine editor
MP calls for celebration of Jewish community
MP highlights threats posed by drones and laser pens
European Convention on Human Rights caused a "rainbow revolution"
Transport Minister effectively washing his hands of VW scandal
MP seeks clarification over Volkswagen fixes
Glasgow MP calls for action on tax avoidance
Call for Commons debate following killing of Glasgow shopkeeper
MP calls for Interpol to be included in anti-corruption summit
"We need action on criminality not an academic debate on class"
Where Now for the Well-Worn Mantra of 'We're All In This Together?'
MPs lobby Home Office in bid to save LGBT domestic abuse charity
Modernising the UK’s transport infrastructure
MP WELCOMES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR CATHKIN BRAES
MP calls for further investment on the Clyde
Calls for DWP staff training to recognise the fluctuating nature of HIV
MP WELCOMES SHAWLANDS ARCADE INVESTMENT
Government must make positive case for EU
Perfect? No - But Europe Has Transformed Us for the Better
SNP will make the positive case to remain in Europe
Stewart McDonald MP meets with Flood Re to discuss how scheme will help local people
SNP MP DEMANDS FULL INVESTIGATION INTO VOLKSWAGEN EMISSIONS SCANDAL
Stewart McDonald MP - Winter 2016 Newsletter
MP calls for tougher emissions standards
MP and MSP to meet with Bank of Scotland after announcement of branch closures
MP slams pro-rape blogger
Government have allowed VW to wriggle around the rules
New emissions standards not affected by EU renegotiations - Prime Minister
MP welcomes Asda support for Southside projects
VW Boss Gives Evidence to Transport Committee
Today's Debate on Syrian Airstrikes
Prime Minister's Plan for Syria Leaves Questions Unanswered
Chancellor Makes U-Turn on Tax Credits
Standing up for Scotland
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