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MP slams ‘back slapping love-in’ Commons debate on nuclear deterrent
Stewart McDonald MP branded a Commons debate on the 50th anniversary of the continuous at sea deterrent a “back slapping love-in”.
Glasgow MP calls for judge-led inquiry on Brexit vote
Stewart McDonald, MP for Glasgow South, said the Prime Minister should halt the Brexit process and set up a judge-led inquiry to investigate disinformation and allegations of dodgy funding in the Leave campaign.
Ending free movement "historically illiterate"
During the Immigration Bill debate, Stewart McDonald, MP for Glasgow South, said it would be historically illiterate to cheer the ending of freedom of movement.
MP seeks clarity over “enhanced” status for the devolved Governments as part of Brexit
Southside MP urges Government to scrap Tory tax on EU citizens
Stewart McDonald MP called on the UK Government to scrap the settled status fee being put upon EU citizens as a result of Brexit.
No-deal Brexit could see Glasgow South lose 400 jobs, study shows
Stewart McDonald, MP for Glasgow South, has said data showing Glasgow South could lose nearly 400 jobs if the UK leaves the EU without a deal is “frightening”, and called on the UK Government to rule out a no deal Brexit.
Brexit survey - Glasgow South constituency
Stewart McDonald MP hasreleased a survey for constituents of Glasgow South asking them to have their say on Brexit and the draft withdrawal agreement.
Debate on the Sewel Convention
Stewart McDonald MP said the UK Government must do more to speak up for the people of Scotland, and protect the Scottish Parliament.
MP pledges support to campaign to #KeepErasmusPlus
Stewart McDonald MP has supported a campaign launched by youth and third sector organisations across the United Kingdom to keep ErasmusPlus, a vital European exchange programme which has benefited over half a million people.
UK Government must protect Scotland's interests in Brexit
Stewart McDonald MP asked the Scottish Secretary, David Mundell, what red lines he had presented to the UK Government to ensure Scotland's interests were protected during the Brexit process.
Prime Minister wrong to charge EU nationals to settle post-Brexit
During the latest Brexit statement from Prime Minister Theresa May, Stewart McDonald MP criticised the decision to charge over three million EU nationals £70 to settle their status post-Brexit.
Great Repeal Bill may need Scottish Parliament's consent
During a debate on the Queen's Speech, Stewart McDonald MP asked if the Great Repeal Bill, overturning the 1972 Act which took Britain into the European Economic Community, would require a legislative consent motion in Holyrood. The Prime Minister said it was a "possibility".
Prime Minister must reflect on Scottish Government's attempts to compromise on Brexit
During the a statement on the latest European Council meeting, Stewart McDonald MP asked the Prime Minister if she regretted the way she handled the compromises sought by the Scottish Government on Brexit.
Brexit cannot come at the expense of EU nationals living in UK
Following the Prime Minister's statement on Brexit, Stewart McDonald MP called on the UK Government to guarantee to rights of EU nationals and asked what barriers needed to be overcome to do this. Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, David Davis, said all EU member states had to agree.
Bill to stop Brexiters’ undemocratic fast-track trade deals
Stewart McDonald MP has backed the UK International Trade and Investment (Ratification) Bill presented today to stop UK trade deals being fast tracked without parliamentary approval.
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