Jan 29, 2019
Michael Matheson has urged his political opponents across Central Scotland to heed a call by the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) for MSPs to work together to pass the Scottish Government’s budget. SRC director David Lonsdale has warned that if the SNP’s proposed...
Jan 21, 2019
Carers and low-income families in Falkirk district will receive improved financial support if MSPs back the Scottish Government’s budget for 2019-20. Under proposals outlined by Finance Secretary Derek Mackay, £37million will be set aside to fund the Carer’s Allowance...
Jan 18, 2019
Michael Matheson has slammed the Tory Government for sneaking out news about a change to Pension Credit eligibility that could see some couples in Falkirk district lose out on up to £7000 a year. New benefit rules for mixed-aged couples – where one partner is of...
Jan 11, 2019
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed plans in the Scottish Government’s draft budget to increase spending on colleges by £18.3million over the coming year. The budget will also provide up to £22.7million in capital funding to complete construction of Forth...
Jan 11, 2019
The number of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) in Falkirk district has more than doubled in the past two years. Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed the latest Department of Transport figures that reveal there were 167 ULEVs and electric vehicles in the...
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