Gavin Newlands MP appointed SNP Spokesperson for Sport
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has been appointed to serve as the SNP’s Spokesperson for Sport at Westminster. Mr Newlands, who also serves as Chair of All-Party Parliamentary Group for Scottish Sport, will now be responsible for standing up for the interests of Scottish sport at Westminster. Gavin previously played for Paisley Rugby Club for 15 years, serving three years as club captain. Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, said: “It
Gavin Newlands MP supports Glow Gold Campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has provided his support to the Glow Gold Campaign in order to raise awareness of childhood cancer during September, which is the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign aims to highlight the impact of cancer on children, young people and their families. During a recent event in Westminster, MPs learned more about the campaign and were able to lend their support to it. During September several public buildings are
Local MP raises concern with Dungavel replacement
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has said the closure of Dungavel detention centre and its replacement in a newer centre near Glasgow Airport raises serious concerns about the UK government’s plans to forcibly remove individuals from Scotland.
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, said: “The SNP has long campaigned for the closure of the Dungavel detention centre and cautiously welcomes the UK government decision to finally close it. T
Gavin Newlands MP questions the UK Government on the impact of Brexit on trade with EU
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has questioned the UK Government Minister for Trade and Investment, Greg Hands MP, on the potential cost to the UK economy caused by the introduction of trade barriers between UK and EU countries following Brexit. So far, the UK Government hasn’t been able to answer if UK will continue to be a member of the European Single Market – the biggest trading bloc in the world which is so important to UK businesses and the econom
Gavin Newlands MP calls for people to take part in the National Survey
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, is calling for people to take part in the SNP’s National Survey – the biggest ever political listening exercise in Scotland’s history. The survey is the first phase in the SNP’s new independence initiative and will aim to reach out to two million people in Scotland before St Andrew’s Day — seeking to gain a nationwide understanding of people’s views on Europe, Brexit and independence to grow consensus across Scotland in t
Gavin Newlands MP welcomes new Domestic Law being included in the Scottish Government’s Programme fo
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead, including plans to introduce an offence which takes action against those who commit psychological abuse against women and girls. The SNP Government has unveiled a comprehensive legislative programme – including bills on Social Security, Air Passenger Duty, Railway Policing and Gender Balance on Public Boards which make use of new powers that
Gavin Newlands MP responds to Renfrewshire Council’s U-turn on amenity site downgrades
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has responded to Renfrewshire Council’s announcement to overturn the decision to downgrade the amenity sites in Renfrew, Erskine, Linwood and Johnstone. The Council recently unmanned the sites, leaving the site on Underwood Road in Paisley as the only site that accepts all household waste in Renfrewshire, causing traffic chaos and an increase in flytipping. Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, said: "I’m
Gavin Newlands MP challenges UK Government over lack of detail over Brexit
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has slammed the UK government for failing to come up with a coherent plan for Brexit despite two months passing since the EU referendum. During an urgent statement to the House of Commons by the Secretary of State for Brexit, David Davis MP, Gavin challenged the government to provide businesses in Renfrewshire with the necessary assurance that they are calling for. Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, sa
Gavin Newlands MP visits local police station
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has met with the local Renfrewshire police force to discuss the issues affecting the local area and to find out more about the challenges they face. In addition, to discussing issues such as community policing, antisocial behaviour and the recent acts of vandalism around Renfrewshire, Gavin also joined two police officers on patrol to find out more about day-to-day policing. Gavin Newlands commented: “I was grateful to be
