Parliament Moved by Emotional Speech on Miscarriage
Mark Griffin MSP has spoken in the Scottish Parliament about the impact of miscarriage on his family.
Curriculum Change Next Step in BSL Journey
Five years on from the unanimous passing of Mark Griffin’s British Sign Language (Scotland) Act in the Scottish Parliament, the Central Scotland MSP has been reflecting on the progress made and the next steps that are required to reach BSL equality.
Broken Flu Vaccination Process Must Be Fixed Now
Mark Griffin MSP has received concerns from hundreds of Lanarkshire residents about the shambolic rollout of this year’s flu vaccination. He has called for urgent action from NHS Lanarkshire and the Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman, to fix the broken system.
MSPs Should Fight Against Proposed Closure of Bo’ness Road
Mark Griffin MSP has called on all MSPs in Falkirk to fight the proposed closure of Bo’ness Road.
Mark Praises Work of Victim Support Scotland
Mark Griffin MSP has recognised the important work of Victim Support Scotland in a recent parliamentary motion, which received cross-party support.
Scottish Government’s Fracking Plans Don’t Go Far Enough
Mark Griffin MSP has criticised the Scottish Government for failing to ensure a legal ban on fracking in Scotland.
Government to Consider Mark's Family Fund Plan
Mark Griffin's campaign to ensure financial support for families of premature babies during their stay on hospital, has stepped up a gear, with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pledging to examine the MSP's proposals.
Mark Launches 'Family Fund' Campaign
Mark Griffin MSP has launched a campaign to support parents faced with crippling costs while their child is in hospital.
Ministers Accused of Social Security Power Grab
Mark Griffin MSP, Scottish Labour's Spokesperson on Social Security, has branded the Scottish Government's Social Security Bill a ministerial power grab.
Child Benefit Policy Would Help 78,800 Families in Central Scotland
Scottish Labour’s plan to increase Child Benefit by £240 per year would help 78,800 families in Central Scotland
HMRC Economic Impact Assessment Gets Green Light
North Lanarkshire Council will undertake an economic impact assessment on the proposed closure of HMRC Cumbernauld as a result of pressure from Cumbernauld Labour politicians.
Central Scotland in Fracking Firing Line
A staggering four million people in Scotland live in a viable fracking zone, new Scottish Parliament figures have revealed.
Mark Congratulates Local Pupils
Mark Griffin MSP has congratulated young people across Central Scotland who have received their exam results and paid special tribute to teaching and non-teaching staff in schools for their efforts over the last year.
Compensate Passengers for Train Delays
Mark Griffin MSP has joined growing calls for Scotrail to automatically compensate passengers who are delayed for more than 30 minutes.
Mark Backs Plans to Give Drinkers More Choice
Mark Griffin MSP has supported plans to give Scotland's pub tenants more choice over what they sell.
Groundbreaking Housing Commitment Takes Shape
Mark Griffin MSP has hailed North Lanarkshire Council's ambitious house building programme as an example for Scotland's other 31 local authorities.
Disabled Set to Suffer from Delay in Welfare Powers
Shock new figures show 130,000 disabled people in Scotland could be forced to endure cruel UK Government assessments because the Scottish Government has delayed the transfer of social security powers to Holyrood. In Central Scotland alone 16,500 people will be impacted.
Fewer than half of trains arrive at Cumbernauld on time
Victory for Griffin on Organ Donation Change
Mark Griffin MSP has welcomed a u-turn from the SNP Government on organ donation, with Ministers announcing plans to establish a soft opt-out system.
Organ Bill Ready If Scottish Government Does Not Act
Mark Griffin MSP's Bill on Organ Donation could be 'fast-tracked' if the Scottish Government fail to change the law to an 'soft opt-out' system.
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