

Gavin Newlands MP welcomes launch of digital safety ambassadors
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, attended a reception in Parliament with Facebook and youth charities, Childnet International and The Diana Award to welcome the roll-out of a major programme which will offer every UK secondary school dedicated digital safety ambassadors. These youth ambassadors will provide peer-to-peer support and online safety initiatives in secondary schools. Gavin Newlands MP met Digital Leaders from Childnet International and Anti-B


Gavin Newlands MP meets with anti-bullying charity
Gavin Newlands, SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has encouraged parents to reach out for support if they fear their children are being bullied. Earlier this week, Mr Newlands met with Katie Rafferty, Director of respectme – Scotland’s anti-bullying service – to learn more about the work that they’re doing to address bullying, including finding out what support they offer to children and parents. Gavin Newlands, SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, said: “The s


Gavin Newlands MP pledges to stand up to bullying
Gavin Newlands, SNP Candidate for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has highlighted ‘Stand Up to Bullying Day’ by pledging to continue raising awareness of the damaging effects that bullying can have on individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Wednesday 21st June will be the second Stand Up to Bullying day organised by the Diana Award charity and supported by the Vodafone Foundation. Stand Up to Bullying Day is a campaign that focuses on tackling childhood bullying as well as b


Local MP highlights ‘Anti-Bullying Week 2016’
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has highlighted ‘Anti-Bullying Week’ and encouraged people to use their ‘power for good’ to stop the bullying of young people. Mr Newlands has submitted an Early Day Motion to the UK Parliament to highlight ‘Anti-Bullying Week 2016’ which is being organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. This year that Anti-Bullying Alliance are running a ‘Power for Good’ campaign and are calling on individuals to use their influence to