Author: Alex Rowley
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Chancellor Must Scrap Upcoming Energy Price Cap Rise
I have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt MP urging him to scrap the planned energy price cap rise in April as part of the upcoming UK budget. I have serious concerns about the planned increase in the energy price cap which could see a further hike on the already soaring cost […]
Government Must Settle Teachers Pay Dispute Before Further Strikes
I have written to the Cabinet Secretary for Education raising concerns over the ongoing teacher’s pay dispute and the industrial action from EIS and other teaching unions across Scotland. I am asking the Scottish Government to get back to the table with COSLA and the teaching unions and offer a fair pay settlement to avoid […]
MOD Should Not Scrap Rosyth Shipbuilding Contract
Following the reported news that the UK Government is considering either scrapping or reducing the previously announced £2.5bn shipbuilding project to build five new Type 32 frigates at the naval dockyards in Rosyth; I have written to the Secretary of State for Defence asking for clarification on the matter and calling on him to not […]
Lochgelly Firm Wins Award for Best Hard Landscaping Display in the UK
I raised a motion in the Scottish Parliament recognising the success of Lochgelly firm Cartmore Building Supplies winning the UK Builders Merchant Award for Best Hard Landscaping Display in the UK. Please see the motion as raised in Parliament below: Motion Number: S6M-07048Lodged By: Alex RowleyDate Lodged: 01/12/2022 Title: Lochgelly Firm Wins Prestigious UK Builders […]
Drop in Teaching Numbers Concerning
I raised concerns in the Scottish Parliament about the numbers of teaching staff across schools in Scotland and called for a detailed recovery plan to be put in place by the Scottish Government to tackle the problems. I specifically raised concerns over the number of pupils studying STEM subjects, following information showing that between 2008 […]
Major Staff Vacancies in Care Services Raised in Parliament
I have raised a motion in the Scottish Parliament on the reports of major staff vacancies across the care service. If we are to truly tackle the crisis facing care services in our country we need to start by addressing the poor pay and poor terms and conditions faced by workers across the sector. We […]
Wormit Primary 7 Class Visit to Parliament
I was delighted to meet and answer questions from P7 pupils from Wormit Primary School in Parliament. It is always great to listen to what questions children have to ask of politicians. It was great to hear their concerns about climate change, questions about exactly what MSPs do and even if you have to wear […]
Greater Transparecy for Local Health Services Needed
I have written to the CEO of NHS Fife regarding GP and local community health services, and to seek a meeting with her to discuss issues surrounding this. You can see the letter at the bottom of the page. We already have five GP practices in Fife that have been taken over by NHS Fife […]
Austerity is a Political Choice
I have spoken out against the news of further proposed cuts to public spending – the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, worsened by an inept Tory government cannot be landed on the shoulders of those least responsible and most affected by its impact. I have lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament restating my earlier […]