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Response to the cost of living crisisAugust 23 2022 at 10:06
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
- Response to the cost of living crisis
- 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
