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Sep 19
September 2019 Column
If the Brexit fiasco is concerning for people born and raised here, spare a thought for our friends and neighbours from...
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Sep 19
MSP WELCOMES NEW JOBS BENEFIT FOR YOUNG
ENHANCED SUPPORT INTO WORK FROM NEXT SPRING MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish...
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Sep 19
A90 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS: SHIELHILL TO MOATMILL SB
NOTICE OF HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE BEAR Scotland have provided the following update on planned roadworks in the constituency: "The works...
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Sep 19
MSP WELCOMES LAUNCH OF NEW FUNERAL PAYMENT
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT DELIVERING 6TH NEW BENEFIT SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish Government's...
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Sep 19
MSP ‘WEARS IT PINK’ FOR BREAST CANCER NOW
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT FUNDRAISER FOR RESEARCH & SUPPORT MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, added a dash of pink...
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Sep 19
NEW STUDY: EU CITIZENS FEEL SAFER AND MORE WELCOME IN SCOTLAND
NEW STUDY: EU CITIZENS FEEL SAFER AND MORE WELCOME IN SCOTLAND The SNP has welcomed a new report that has...
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Sep 19
Impact of UK Welfare Cuts Revealed
Scottish families facing fall in income Thousands of families are being pushed into poverty – with UK Government welfare changes...
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Sep 19
MSP WELCOMES CONSULTATION ON EMISSIONS PLANS
MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the launch of a consultation on the Scottish Government’s proposals...
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Sep 19
UK FACES HIT TO FOOD AND MEDICINES SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS SOARING COSTS FOR CONSUMERS
The SNP has called on Boris Johnson to take the threat of a no-deal Brexit off the table once and...
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Sep 19
Paying the Cost of Crime
Offenders will be required to contribute to the cost of supporting victims of crime from November. A new financial penalty...
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Sep 19
MSP WELCOMES NEW CHILDCARE & EMPLOYABILITY FUNDING
MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of a multi-million pound package of...
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Sep 19
MSP TORIES RENEGING ON RED MEAT LEVY PLEDGE
"ANOTHER BROKEN PROMISE" TO SCOTLAND'S FARMERS MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has condemned the Tories for reneging on...
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Sep 19
MSP WELCOMES DEPOSIT RETURN CONSULTATION
AMBITIOUS RECYCLING SCHEME TAKES SHAPE MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed progress on legislation to...
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Sep 19
MSP: TORIES “SHORT-CHANGING” SCOTLAND ON BROADBAND
DUP "BUNG" GIVES N. IRELAND 20x MORE PER HEAD MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has accused the...
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Sep 19
MSP WELCOMES INVESTMENT IN ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR LEARNING
FM PLEDGES £15M FOR COUNCILS TO RECRUIT FRONTLINE STAFF MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed Scottish...
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Sep 19
MSP SLAMS LATEST TORY MIGRATION PLANS
SCOTLAND "IGNORED AGAIN" IN "RECKLESS AND SHAMBOLIC" PROPOSALS MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has condemned the Tory UK Government...
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Sep 19
SNP MSP DEMANDS DEVOLUTION OF MIGRATION POWERS
SNP MSP for Angus South Constituency Graeme Dey has backed calls for a devolved migration policy for Scotland, warning...
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Sep 19
MSP Welcomes Culture Secretary on Visit to View Arbroath 2020 Tapestry
Local MSP Graeme Dey was delighted to welcome Fiona Hyslop MSP, the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and...
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Sep 19
MS Sessions For People Newly Diagnosed
Have you recently been told you have MS? You are not alone. MS Society are delivering virtual Living Well with MS...
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Sep 19
MSP HIGHLIGHTS SCOTLAND-EU TRADE FIGURES
50% OF SCOTTISH GOODS EXPORTS GO TO EU MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has sought to...
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Sep 19
MSP WELCOMES FUNDING TO TACKLE PERIOD POVERTY
Increased investment in sanitary products MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed additional Scottish Government funding...
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Sep 19
SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Eligible families to start receiving new benefit next year MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed...
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Sep 19
MSP WARNS OF TORY POWER GRAB ON FARM FUNDING
MOVE "THREATENS DEVOLUTION AS WE KNOW IT" MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has expressed his concern that...
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Sep 19
MSP WELCOMES FM’S PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT
"STARK CONTRAST" WITH WESTMINSTER SHUTDOWN SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed ambitious new plans from...
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Aug 19
MSP Visits Brechin Road Post Office
Local MSP Graeme Dey visited the new post office on Brechin Road in Arbroath recently. Mr Dey commented: “I am...
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Aug 19
MSP WELCOMES SCOTLAND AIR QUALITY PERFORMANCE
Independent review published MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the findings of an independent review...
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Aug 19
Seaton Grove
Like the residents and their families and the staff at Seaton Grove, I very much welcome the decision reached on...
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Aug 19
BEST START GRANT PAYS OUT ALMOST £13M
Families getting more support under new system MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the impact...
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Aug 19
£18m Funding for Cancer Support Workers
A new £18 million partnership will make Scotland the first country in the UK to offer cancer patients guaranteed...
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Aug 19
MSP WELCOMES £3BN GROWTH IN REVENUE
SCOTLAND'S DEFICIT CONTINUES TO FALL MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed figures showing Scotland's notional...
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Aug 19
MSP CONDEMNS “RECKLESS” TORY IMMIGRATION PLANS
END TO FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT "DEVASTATING" FOR SCOTLAND MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has denounced the UK...
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Aug 19
MSP HIGHLIGHTS ‘MONEY TALK TEAM’ IMPACT
ADVICE SERVICE HELPS LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS SAVE £6M MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has sought to...
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Aug 19
MSP WELCOMES ELECTRIC CAR CHARGE POINT MILESTONE
OVER 1000 CHARGE POINTS IN SCOTLAND MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement...
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Aug 19
Tory Government Warned Against Callous Threat To Pensions In Angus
REPORT FINDS ELDERLY IN UK SUFFER THE WORST POVERTY RATE IN WESTERN EUROPE SNP MSP, Graeme Dey, has warned...
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Aug 19
UK GOVERNMENT PUBLISHES SHAMBOLIC PLAN FOR FISH EXPORTS AFTER NO DEAL
MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has said that Boris Johnson’s plans for a No Deal Brexit must...
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Aug 19
August 2019 Column
Although Parliament is in recess until the beginning of September, ministerial work has continued. Amongst other things, I was pleased...
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Aug 19
MSP: RULE OUT NO-DEAL TO SAVE SCOTTISH FARMS
'DO OR DIE' BREXIT WILL SEE OVER HALF OF UK FARMS FAIL MSP for the Angus South constituency, Graeme Dey,...
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Aug 19
WATCHDOG REBUKES TORY MINISTER OVER FALSE SCOTTISH FUNDING CLAIMS
SNP CALL FOR ANSWERS AFTER "INTENTIONALLY MISLEADING" ASSERTIONS SNP MSP for the Angus South constituency, Graeme Dey, has condemned Liz...
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Aug 19
MSP RAISES ERASMUS+ BREXIT CONCERNS
UK Government could consider England-only programme MSP for the Angus South constituency, Graeme Dey, has highlighted serious concerns raised...
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Aug 19
Disability Benefits Applications Made Easier
Disabled people will have more choice in how they apply for benefits when the Scottish Government takes responsibility for Disability...
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Aug 19
University Acceptances
On the day that SQA exam results were received by students across Scotland, it was announced that the gap between...
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Aug 19
POLICE OFFICER NUMBERS UP 6.3% UNDER SNP
Official statistics published today show that police officer numbers have soared under the SNP Scottish Government – in contrast to...
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Aug 19
“GAME CHANGER” ANTI-POVERTY PAYMENT TO BENEFIT 8,200 CHILDREN IN ANGUS
An estimated 8,200 children in 4,800 families across Angus are expected to benefit from the Scottish Government’s ground breaking anti-poverty...
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Aug 19
MSP Welcomes Health Secretary to Kirrie Connections
KIRRIE CONNECTIONS ADOPTS ‘MEETING CENTRE’ CARE MODEL MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, welcomed the Scottish Government’s...
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Aug 19
MSP URGES LOCAL CHARITIES TO APPLY FOR FUNDING-PEOPLE’S POSTCODE LOTTERY POT OVER £3M
MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, is encouraging local charities and community groups to apply for funding from...
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Aug 19
MSP: NEW PM SHOULD SCRAP TWO-CHILD BENEFITS CAP
FIGURES CONFIRM 'GRIM REALITY' OF TORY TWO-CHILD LIMIT MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has called on the...
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Aug 19
MSP WELCOMES £6.9M FOR ARBROATH TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
ARBROATH TO RECEIVE INVESTMENT IN ACTIVE TRAVEL MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish...
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Jul 19
MSP HIGHLIGHTS WELFARE FUND IMPACT
3050 ANGUS HOUSEHOLDS HELPED IN TIME OF CRISIS MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has drawn attention to...
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Jul 19
MSP: JOHNSON IN DENIAL ON BREXIT FARMING IMPACT
TORIES MUST SCRAP PLANS AND PAY UP MISSING £160M MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has said that...
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Jul 19
EU Citizens Advice Surgery
I am holding a special surgery for EU citizens who would like advice as to how they may be affected...
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Jul 19
Exam Results Helpline Offering Support Across Scotland
Thousands of young people can access dedicated exam results support when Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Exam Results Helpline opens on...
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Jul 19
MSP WELCOMES UNI PLEDGE FOR CARE-SYSTEM STUDENTS
GUARANTEED OFFERS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN IN CARE MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the...
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Jul 19
MSP WELCOMES 32M TO CUT NHS WAITING TIMES
Additional funding for health boards MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement...
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Jul 19
MSP: TRUMP TRADE DEAL NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EU MEMBERSHIP
£5 BILLION BOOST TO INDY SCOTLAND BY MATCHING NEIGHBOURS ON EXPORTS MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has...
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Jul 19
SOFT FRUIT EXPORT GROWTH HIGHLIGHTS INADEQUACY OF WORK SCHEME
CRASHING OUT OF SINGLE MARKET COULD REVERSE SECTOR'S SUCCESS Reports of a rise in soft fruit exports from the UK...
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Jul 19
MSP: DISASTER OF NO-DEAL BEYOND ALL DOUBT
OBR'S £30BN BLACK HOLE FORECAST UNDERLINES RISK TO SCOTLAND MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has pointed to the Office...
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Jul 19
MSP WELCOMES FUNDING INCREASE FOR RAPID REHOUSING
Helping homeless people into stable accommodation MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish Government's...
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Jul 19
MSP WELCOMES CONTINUED LOW UNEMPLOYMENT
SCOTLAND OUTPERFORMS UK FOR 10TH CONSECUTIVE MONTH MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the latest ONS...
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Jul 19
MSP HIGHLIGHTS POLICE PRIORITIES CONSULTATION
HAVE YOUR SAY BY 4 OCTOBER MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has encouraged contributions from people in...
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Jul 19
MSP SLAMS TORIES OVER LATEST FOOD BANK FIGURES
TORY AUSTERITY DRIVING UP RECORD FOOD BANK USE MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has denounced the Tory...
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Jul 19
MSP WELCOMES HUGE RISE IN DENTIST REGISTRATIONS
REGISTRATIONS MORE THAN DOUBLE UNDER SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has hailed figures showing NHS dentist...
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Jul 19
MSP WELCOMES IMPROVED BUILDING STANDARDS
FIRE SAFETY & CHANGING PLACES TOILETS MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish Government's...
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Jul 19
Timbergreens Post Office
Local MSP Graeme Dey has expressed his disappointment at the announcement from the Post Office that despite attempts to secure...
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Jul 19
MSP Welcomes Response from BEAR Scotland Regarding Litter on A92
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has raised concerns with Angus Council and BEAR Scotland regarding litter along the side...
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Jul 19
MSP Comments on Seagreen Compulsory Purchase Orders Application
In response to the application for compulsory purchase orders by the Seagreen windfarm project, local MSP Graeme Dey has written...
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Jul 19
£1.5 BILLION BOOST FROM POWERS TO RETAIN OVERSEAS GRADUATES
MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has asserted that findings by the SNP’s Sustainable Growth Commission on the...
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Jul 19
July 2019 Column
The Scottish Parliament is now in summer recess. The closing weeks of the 2018-19 Parliamentary year were packed to say...
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Jul 19
VIEWS SOUGHT ON ADVOCACY HELP FOR NEW BENEFITS
MSP ENCOURAGES ENGAGEMENT WITH CONSULTATION MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has highlighted a Scottish Government consultation on...
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Jul 19
MSP WELCOMES REVIEW OF BENEFITS FOR TERMINALLY ILL
DWP TO EVALUATE RULES AFTER SNP PRESSURE MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the UK Government's...
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Jul 19
MSP WELCOMES ALUMNI AMBASSADOR PLANS
HARNESSING THE POWER OF ALUMNI MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has voiced his support for Scottish Government...
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Jul 19
MSP: TORIES MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNIVERSAL CREDIT FAILINGS
THOSE DEFRAUDED MUST GET SUPPORT SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has called on the UK government...
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Jul 19
MSP CALLS FOR ACTION ON LOST CAP PAYMENTS AFTER TORY ADMISSION
NEXT PM MUST NOT DELAY ON £160 MILLION OWED TO FARMERS SNP MSP for the Angus South constituency, Graeme Dey,...
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Jul 19
MSP WELCOMES INCREASED SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS
HOMELESSNESS CONSULTATION BACKS STRONGER PROTECTIONS MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement...
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Jul 19
MSP HIGHLIGHTS DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME BENEFITS
DRIVING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish Government's publication this...
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Jul 19
MSP CALLS FOR SCRAPPING OF TWO-CHILD BENEFITS CAP
FIFTH OF ANGUS CHILDREN COULD BE HIT BY TORY CAP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has called...
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Jul 19
MSP HIGHLIGHTS DEMOGRAPHIC RISK TO PUBLIC SERVICES
THE MISSING HALF-MILLION: SCOTLAND'S POPULATION GROWTH TO LAG BEHIND NEIGHBOURS MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has reiterated...
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Jul 19
Overnight Roadworks on A92 between Dundee and Arbroath (14 July – 2 August)
An overnight project involving road surfacing improvements at five locations on the A92 between Dundee and Arbroath is set to...
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Jul 19
MSP: UK GOVERNMENT MUST FUND FREE OVER-75s TV LICENCE
TORIES 'CANNOT PASS THE BUCK' ON TV LICENCE CUTS SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has insisted...
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Jul 19
Brothock Burn Update
Local MSP Graeme Dey has been advised by SEPA that it has received no further complaints regarding pollution in the...
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Jul 19
MSP ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS TO SOCIAL SECURITY EXPERIENCE PANELS
Volunteers asked to shape new Scottish welfare system MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has encouraged constituents...
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Jul 19
MSP ENCOURAGES TOWN CENTRE FUND ENGAGEMENT
JULY PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON PROJECT PROPOSALS MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, is encouraging constituents to engage with...
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Jul 19
MSP Expresses Disappointment Regarding Response from Clydesdale Bank
SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency Graeme Dey has expressed his disappointment at confirmation from the Clydesdale Bank that...
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Jun 19
NATIONAL TREASURE HUNT WITH A CREATIVE TWIST COMES TO ARBROATH
This year as part of a campaign to raise awareness of Cashback for Communities and how creative young Scots are,...
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Jun 19
Renewable Electricity at Record Levels
Renewable electricity generation in Scotland reached record levels in the first quarter of 2019, the latest figures from the Department...
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Jun 19
MSP HAILS RADICAL MOVE TO TACKLE CHILD POVERTY
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the announcement by the Scottish Government that it will be introducing a...
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Jun 19
MSP WELCOMES ACTIVE TRAVEL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that up to £51 million is...
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Jun 19
MSP WELCOMES RECORD HIGH POSITIVE DESTINATIONS
DEPRIVATION GAP IN SCHOOL LEAVERS AT LOWEST EVER MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed official...
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Jun 19
OPT-OUT SYSTEM FOR ORGAN DONATION GETS GO-AHEAD
HUMAN TISSUE LAW PASSES STAGE 3 SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the passing...
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Jun 19
TORY MSP ADMITS IMMIGRATION PLANS WILL DAMAGE SCOTLAND
RENEWED PRESSURE ON UK GOVT TO DEVOLVE IMMIGRATION SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has called on...
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Jun 19
MSP WELCOMES COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION FOR 8660 ANGUS HOMES
SNP SCHEME SAVES SCOTTISH HOUSEHOLDS £6.4 MILLION SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed new figures...
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Jun 19
MSP WELCOMES ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS FOR SOCIAL LANDLORDS
Extra funding to make homes warmer and promote carbon reduction MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has...
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Jun 19
MSP WELCOMES GROWTH IN KEY SECTORS
BUSINESS BOOMING FOR SCOTTISH GROWTH SECTORS SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed new figures showing...
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Jun 19
MSP WELCOMES EXTRA SUPPORT FOR YOUNG CARERS
DISCOUNT PACKAGE UNVEILED MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's launch of...
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Jun 19
SNP DELIVERING ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING & APPRENTICESHIPS
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT MEETING KEY TARGETS SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has pointed to Scottish Government progress...
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Jun 19
MSP SLAMS TORIES OVER TV LICENCE CHANGE
QUARTER OF A MILLION SCOTS TO LOSE FREE TV LICENCE SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has...
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Jun 19
MSP WELCOMES RECORD HIGH SCOTTISH EMPLOYMENT
CONTINUED GROWTH IN SCOTLAND DESPITE WESTMINSTER CHAOS SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has praised new figures...
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Jun 19
MSP WELCOMES RURAL SKILLS PLAN
Securing, sustaining and progressing rural careers SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish Government's...
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Jun 19
Legislation Published to Create Consumer Scotland
SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the publication of legislation that would create a new...
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Jun 19
MSP HIGHLIGHTS BIG EU TRADE INCREASE
EU CONTINUES TO BE KEY FOR SCOTTISH EXPORTS SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has pointed to...
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Jun 19
MSP WELCOMES MORE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CARERS
CARERS GET MORE SUPPORT IN SCOTLAND THAN REST OF UK SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey,...
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Jun 19
MSP WARNS OF NHS THREAT FROM TORY-TRUMP TRADE DEAL
NHS "ON THE TABLE" SAYS TRUMP SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has warned of the danger...
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Jun 19
5% FALL IN SERIOUS VIOLENT CRIME IN ANGUS
SNP APPROACH TO JUSTICE WORKING FOR COMMUNITIES SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed new analysis...
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Jun 19
340 People Wrongly Denied Benefits by UK Government
Hundreds of disabled people in Angus have successfully appealed against decisions to deny them benefits, prompting calls for a...
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Jun 19
US Trade Deal Threat to Local Food and Drink
Graeme has warned that farmers and food producers in Angus could be hit by a post-Brexit trade deal with Donald...
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May 19
MSP Encourages Small Businesses to Apply for SmallBiz100
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey is calling on local small businesses to apply to be part of SmallBiz100. ...
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May 19
MSP WELCOMES SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING FOR FOOTBALL CLUBS
ARBROATH FC TO RECEIVE TRAINING FOR PLAYERS AND STAFF MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed Scottish...
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May 19
MSP SAYS TORIES MUST DROP £30,000 MIGRANT SALARY THRESHOLD
HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT RULES 'UNREASONABLE' AND 'IRRATIONAL' SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has called for the UK...
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May 19
Financial Health Check Service
Citizens Advice Network in Scotland have launched the ‘For Your Benefit’ campaign to help people take control of their finances, and challenge...
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May 19
Local MSP Receives Confirmation Brechin Road Post Office to Open on 17th June
Local MSP Graeme Dey is pleased to have received confirmation from the Post Office that its new Brechin Road branch...
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May 19
SNP WIN IN ANGUS AS SCOTLAND SAYS NO TO BREXIT
The SNP has won the European election in Angus as Scotland voted emphatically to reject Brexit. The SNP received 38.7%...
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May 19
NHS Tayside Audiology Service Now Available in All Angus South Towns
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has expressed his delight at confirmation from NHS Tayside that its hearing aid drop...
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May 19
May 2019 Column
Let me set aside, for once, the usual political themes of this column to salute the achievement of Arbroath FC....
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May 19
UN REPORT: CRUEL TORIES ‘DISMANTLING’ SOCIAL SECURITY NET
MSP SLAMS PUNITIVE TORY POLICIES FOR INCREASING POVERTY SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has reiterated his...
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May 19
FREE CONSUMER ADVICE HOTLINE LAUNCHED
The Scottish Government has used its newly devolved consumer powers to launch a new, free consumer advice hotline to help...
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May 19
MSP Welcomes Broadband Progress in Angus South
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey is pleased that further progress continues to be made in connecting premises across Angus...
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May 19
MSP Welcomes EU Wifi Funding for Angus Council
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed Angus Council being among the winners of the second call for WiFi4EU. This...
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May 19
Warning of High Risk of Deer on Roads
With increased collisions between deer and vehicles at this time of year, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists to...
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May 19
Scottish Korean War Memorial
New signage for the Scottish Korean War Memorial in West Lothian will be allowed on the trunk road network. A...
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May 19
MSP BACKS EU CANDIDATE ON FARMING CONCERNS
WESTMINSTER CAN'T BE TRUSTED WITH SCOTTISH FARMING MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has reiterated concerns that food...
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May 19
MSP WELCOMES NEW CASHBACK FOR COMMUNITIES FUNDING
CRIME PROCEEDS TO STEER YOUNG PEOPLE AWAY FROM OFFENDING MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed...
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May 19
MSP CONDEMNS TORY BREXIT THREAT TO EU FUNDING
SCOTLAND "LEFT IN THE DARK" ON VITAL FUNDING AHEAD OF EUROPEAN ELECTIONS MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey,...
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May 19
MSP WARNING ON TRUMP TRADE DEAL
SCOTLAND CAN'T BE FORCED INTO 'BARGAIN BASEMENT' TRUMP TRADE DEAL SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has...
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May 19
MSP WELCOMES DEVOLUTION SUCCESS STATS
REMARKABLE PROGRESS UNDER DEVOLUTION PROVES CASE FOR FURTHER POWERS MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed new...
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May 19
MSP WELCOMES RECORD LOW UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES
SCOTLAND UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT RECORD LOW FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE MONTH MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed...
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May 19
MSP WELCOMES SCOTTISH TEACHER NUMBERS
SCOTLAND OUTPERFORMS ENGLAND & WALES ON PUPIL-TEACHER RATIO MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed new analysis...
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May 19
MSP WELCOMES DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME PLANS
Ambitious scheme design takes shape MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed an update from the Scottish...
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May 19
MSP WELCOMES SCOTLAND GP NUMBERS
Research shows Scottish GP numbers highest in UK MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed research which...
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May 19
MSP Expresses Disappointment at Clydesdale Bank Arbroath Announcement
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has expressed his disappointment at the news that the Clydesdale Bank is set to...
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May 19
More calls at Angus South stations from May 19th
The MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, recently met with members of Scotrail’s senior management team in Parliament, where...
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May 19
MSP WELCOMES WARMER HOMES SCHEME IMPACT IN ANGUS SOUTH
Over 200 people receive help through warm homes scheme MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the...
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May 19
Local Representatives Comment on Bank of Scotland’s Mobile Branch Timetable for Kirriemuir
Local representatives Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey and Kirriemuir and Dean Councillor Julie Bell have welcomed confirmation of the...
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May 19
POLLUTION IN BROTHOCK BURN: UPDATE FROM SEPA
Further to previous posts here about the reported pollution in Brothock Burn, Arbroath, please see below the latest update Graeme...
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May 19
Scottish Government Action on Climate Change
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey believes that announcements last week by the Scottish Government show that it is serious...
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May 19
MSP ENCOURAGES ‘BIG LUNCH’ EVENTS IN ANGUS
The MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has voiced his support for the Eden Project's 'Big Lunch' initiative, whereby...
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May 19
Best Start Grant Assisting Families in Angus
190 families in Angus have received a payment thanks to the Scottish Government’s Best Start Grant scheme. Since opening...
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May 19
MSP Welcomes Launch of ‘The Online Bullying Support Campaign. Angus, think before you type’
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has praised the launch of a joint anti-bullying campaign by Angus Council, NSPCC Scotland...
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May 19
REGISTER TO VOTE IN EU ELECTIONS BY 7TH MAY
Research published today revealed that 600,000 Scots who are eligible to vote in the European Parliamentary elections on 23 May...
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Apr 19
MSP CONDEMNS TORY WELFARE CUTS DRIVING RECORD FOODBANK USE
UNIVERSAL CREDIT "KEY DRIVER" OF INCREASING NEED FOR FOOD PARCELS The MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has slammed...
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Apr 19
Additional Scottish Government Funds For Affordable Home Construction
Graeme Dey MSP has welcomed an announcement from the Scottish Government that it will provide £18.8 million over the next two years to...
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Apr 19
LOCAL MSP WELCOMES NEW POWERS ON AIRBNB LETS
Angus South Constituency MSP, Graeme Dey, has given his backing to an announcement from the First Minister that councils will...
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Apr 19
More Funding To Help NHS Tayside Tackle Waiting Times
Long waits for patients are to be targeted with an additional investment of £70 million. Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme...
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Apr 19
MSP DEMANDS ACTION ON BANK CLOSURES IN ANGUS
SNP MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has called for re-assurances that local bank branches in Angus South will...
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Apr 19
Universal Credit – Support to Claim provided by Angus Council Welfare Rights Service
Citizens Advice Bureau, in partnership with DWP, are now the primary provider of assistance to claim Universal Credit. Support...
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Apr 19
MSP Welcomes Scottish Government Housing Announcements
Announcements from the Scottish Government will help to ensure that people can have a place that they can call home...
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Apr 19
New Best Start Grant Payment
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the launch of a new benefit for low income families, which opens...
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Apr 19
MSP PLEDGES TO FIGHT MS DURING AWARENESS WEEK
The MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has marked this year's Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week (22-28 April) with a...
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Apr 19
CHANGES TO PENSION CREDIT ELIGIBILITY
The UK Government's changes to Pension Credit eligibility criteria will take effect from 15 May. Unless a claim is submitted...
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Apr 19
MSP VISITS HATTON WASTEWATER PLANT
The MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, paid a visit this week to the innovative Hatton Wastewater Plant. The...
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Apr 19
COST OF UK GOV FIGHTING BENEFIT CLAIMS RISES TO £120M
"CONCERNING FIGURES" AS 70% OF CASES WON BY CLAIMANTS The MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has condemned the...
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Apr 19
EXTENSION OF FREE TUITION FOR EU STUDENTS
EXTENSION OF FREE TUITION FOR EU STUDENTS Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has said that “Scotland remains open...
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Apr 19
April Column
Earlier this month, I had the enormous pleasure of representing the Scottish Government at the Scotland Week celebrations in New...
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Apr 19
RENEWED SNP CALLS FOR FULL DEVOLUTION OF RAIL
LABOUR SHOULD BACK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RAIL IMPROVEMENT The SNP MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the backing...
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Apr 19
MSP WELCOMES NEW FUNDING TO TACKLE SKILLS SHORTAGES
First Minister announces new funding to help businesses The MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the expansion...
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Apr 19
SNP PRESSURE DELIVERS FAIR PAY FOR POST OFFICES
POST OFFICE LTD TO GIVE BETTER DEAL TO SUB-POSTMASTERS The MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed news...
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Apr 19
WATER BILLS LOWER IN SCOTLAND THAN TORY-RUN ENGLAND & WALES
TORY TAX HYPOCRISY FURTHER EXPOSED ON WATER BILLS The MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has highlighted new figures...
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Apr 19
Local Representatives Meet with TSB
Local politicians Graeme Dey MSP and Councillor Mark McDonald have received a commitment from TSB that opening hours at its...
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Apr 19
MSP WELCOMES FRAMEWORK FOR OLDER PEOPLE
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the publication by the Scottish...
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Apr 19
POLLUTION IN BROTHOCK BURN: UPDATE FROM SEPA
Further to previous posts here about the reported pollution in Brothock Burn, Arbroath, please see below the latest update Graeme...
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Apr 19
SCOTLAND’S ECONOMY “MOVING CLOSER” TO EU
ECONOMIC CONNECTIONS LINKED TO ALMOST 150,000 SCOTTISH JOBS MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has reiterated concerns around...
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Apr 19
MSP WELCOMES ACTION ON LITTERING FROM VEHICLES
Tackling throwaway culture among motorists. SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the announcement from the...
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Apr 19
EU CITIZENS URGED TO STAY IN ANGUS SOUTH
SNP MSP for Angus South Constituency Graeme Dey has made an impassioned plea to EU citizens living in Angus South...
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Apr 19
FREE PRESCRIPTIONS SAVES AVERAGE SCOTS UP TO £171 A YEAR
COST INCREASE IN ENGLAND SHOWS PEOPLE ARE BETTER OFF WITH THE SNP SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme...
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Apr 19
RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY AT RECORD LEVELS
SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the news that renewable electricity generation in Scotland reached...
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Apr 19
UK GOVERNMENT MUST ENSURE A SECURE FUTURE FOR POST OFFICES
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has backed calls from SNP MPs at Westminster for the UK Government to ensure...
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Mar 19
Brothock Burn-SEPA
Further to the post earlier today regarding the reported pollution in the Brothock Burn, please see below the response that...
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Mar 19
Brothock Burn
I last Friday raised the issue of reported pollution in the Brothock Burn with Scottish Water and the Scottish Environment...
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Mar 19
CRIME FALLS BY MORE THAN 40% IN A DECADE
SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed a 16% fall crime in Scotland since 2016-17. Figures...
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Mar 19
96% OF NEW PARENTS BENEFITTING FROM BABY BOXES
New figures have revealed that 5778 families in the NHS Tayside Health Board area have benefitted from a Baby Box,...
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Mar 19
FEARS FOR ANGUS SOUTH ECONOMY AS NI REGISTRATIONS FOR OVERSEAS WORKERS FALL
The SNP MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has said that the Tories’ “narrow-minded Brexit rhetoric” is largely to...
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Mar 19
GRAEME DEY MSP SUPPORTS ANGUS SOUTH ACTIVITIES TO HELP SPRING CLEAN SCOTLAND
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has joined environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful in applauding the efforts of local residents...
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Mar 19
Seaton Grove
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey on Monday met with Vicky Irons, Chief Officer Angus Health and Social Care Integration,...
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Mar 19
March 2019 Column
One of the genuine joys of being an MSP is the sheer variety of your week’s work. And that variety...
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Mar 19
UNEMPLOYMENT FALLS AS SCOTTISH ECONOMY OUTSTRIPS UK
Unemployment has fallen to a record-low in Scotland, as latest figures show Scottish economic growth outperforming the rest of...
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Mar 19
Brexit Risk to Further and Higher Education Sectors
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey is highlighting his concern that Brexit will land a serious blow to future opportunities...
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Mar 19
SNP RATES CAP SAVES ANGUS BUSINESSES’ £300,000
SNP RATES CAP SAVES ANGUS BUSINESSES’ £300,000 New figures released by the Scottish Government estimate that businesses across Angus...
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Mar 19
Funding to Prepare Businesses for Brexit
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey is encouraging local businesses to seek support to prepare for Brexit following the First...
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Mar 19
Seaton Grove
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has highlighted the track record of Angus Health and Social Care Partnership around changes...
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Mar 19
MSP & BUSINESS MINISTER VISIT MONIKIE STONE SUPPLIER
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey this week welcomed the Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills, Jamie Hepburn MSP,...
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Mar 19
TORY TWEAKS TO DISABILITY SUPPORT FALLS FAR SHORT OF SCOTLAND’S AMBITION
'MISSED OPPORTUNITY' TO OVERHAUL PUNITIVE PIP ASSESSMENTS MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has denounced the UK Government...
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Mar 19
MSP Welcomes Condor Airfield U-Turn by MoD
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the u-turn from the Ministry of Defence which means that it now...
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Mar 19
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES £1.08MILLION OF FUNDING TO BOOST ANGUS’ TOWN CENTRES
SNP MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has called on Angus Council to make the most of its funding...
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Feb 19
1st March Surgeries
Owing to unforeseen circumstances, I am unfortunately having to cancel my surgeries scheduled for 1st March in Guthrie, Glen Doll...
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Feb 19
TORY THREAT TO SCOTLAND’S MULTI-BILLION POUND FOOD AND DRINK SECTOR
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has warned that a no deal Brexit must be taken off the table to...
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Feb 19
MSP WELCOMES SCHOOL LEAVERS STATISTICS
Deprivation gap in positive destinations falls by half SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed...
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Feb 19
New Funding for Postgraduate Students
A major expansion of postgraduate funding has been announced, with funding for students on research masters courses to be made...
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Feb 19
FIRMS IN ANGUS BENEFIT FROM BUSINESS RATES SUPPORT
The Scottish Government’s Small Business Bonus Scheme provided £5.173million of support for businesses across Angus in 2017/18 – a 24.4%...
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Feb 19
STEM Bursary
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the launch of the 2019/20 bursary programme for career changers seeking to...
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Feb 19
Better Sanitary Facilities for Disabled People
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey is encouraging constituents to contribute to a consultation on a change in legislation that...
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Feb 19
MSP HOSTS CAIRNGORMS NATURE TEAM IN PARLIAMENT
SNP MSP Graeme Dey has this week sponsored an exhibition and event in the Scottish Parliament by the Cairngorms National...
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Feb 19
Fibre Broadband Reaches Lintrathen
Local MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the news that people in Lintrathen can now access fibre broadband. He commented:...
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Feb 19
BUDGET FOR A FAIRER SCOTLAND GIVEN HOLYROOD BACKING
SNP MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, yesterday voted to back the Scottish Government’s budget for the coming financial...
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Feb 19
Graeme’s February Column
No Greater Threat To Us Than Climate Change One might, given the ongoing Brexit catastrophe, be forgiven for thinking otherwise...
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Feb 19
ANGUS WORST HIT IN EVENT OF NO DEAL BREXIT
ANGUS WORST HIT IN EVENT OF NO DEAL BREXIT SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WARNS OF 7% FALL IN GDP The...
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Feb 19
UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN IN ANGUS AS SCOTTISH LEVEL FALLS TO RECORD LOW
SNP Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed new figures showing unemployment has fallen in Angus – as unemployment across...
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Feb 19
Yorkshire Building Society Carnoustie
Local MSP Graeme Dey has expressed his disappointment at the news that Yorkshire Building Society customers will no longer have...
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Feb 19
£50M SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR GP PRACTICES
SNP MSP for the Angus South constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish Government Health Secretary's announcement of an additional...
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Feb 19
MSP BACKS CALL FOR BREXIT COMPENSATION FOR FARMERS
SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has backed Scottish Government Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing's call for...
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Feb 19
UK GOVERNMENT FORCED TO ADMIT UNIVERSAL CREDIT CAUSED FOODBANK DEMAND
PRESSURE MOUNTS OVER BOTCHED ROLL-OUT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has said that the Tory Government...
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Feb 19
No Deal Brexit “Catastrophic” for Scotland’s Farmers and Crofters
NO DEAL BREXIT “CATASTROPHIC” FOR SCOTLAND’S FARMERS AND CROFTERS SAYS NFUS President of the National Farmers Union Scotland, Andrew...
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Feb 19
Universal Credit Support Sessions
Angus Council is offering Universal Credit support sessions which cover digital and budgeting support. The timetable covers the period from Monday...
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Feb 19
Holyrood Committee Calls for Urgent Welfare Reform
A report published this week by the Scottish Parliament’s Social Security Committee has called for the urgent reversal of UK...
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Feb 19
Support for Local Charities and Community Groups
Opportunity for local charities and community groups in Angus South to apply for between £500 and £20,000 from the Postcode...
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Feb 19
Budget Gets Holyrood Backing With Boost For Local Services
Holyrood has backed the SNP Scottish Government’s budget plans, offering economic stability in the face of Brexit while giving a...
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Jan 19
MSP Welcomes Post Office Announcement for Arbroath
Local MSP Graeme Dey has expressed his delight at the announcement from the Post Office that it will be opening...
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Jan 19
Audiology Service-Monifieth
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has expressed his pleasure at the extension of NHS Tayside’s audiology drop in service...
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Jan 19
SNP TAX PLANS LEAVES PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS BETTER OFF THAN UK COUNTERPARTS
New analysis from independent researchers has confirmed a host of public sector posts in Scotland will earn more than their...
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Jan 19
SNP PLANS TO INVEST £500 MILLION IN HISTORIC CHILDCARE
SNP MSP for the Angus South constituency, Graeme Dey, has hailed a Scottish Government announcement that promises to commit almost...
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Jan 19
£10.5M FUNDING BOOST FOR ANGUS COUNCIL
SNP MSP for the Angus South constituency, Graeme Dey, has called on political opponents to back the Scottish Government's draft...
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Jan 19
Best Start Grant to Help Youngsters
Scotland’s new Best Start Grant School Age payment will open for applications on 3rd June. Regulations have been laid in...
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Jan 19
Unemployment Below 100,000 for the First Time Ever
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed the latest statistics which show that Scotland’s unemployment rate has...
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Jan 19
FUNDING BOOST WILL SEE ADDITONAL NURSES AND COUNSELLORS IN ANGUS SOUTH SCHOOLS
SNP MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has given his backing to plans that will help provide an additional...
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Jan 19
MSP MEETS SCOTRAIL ALLIANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT
SNP MSP for the Angus South constituency, Graeme Dey, has met with Alex Hynes, Managing Director of the Scotrail Alliance,...
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Jan 19
PM SCRAPS SETTLED STATUS FEE FOR EU CITIZENS AFTER SNP CAMPAIGN
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that the hugely controversial Settled Status fee for...
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Jan 19
SNP MSP WELCOMES FUNDING TO TACKLE ATTAINMENT GAP IN ANGUS SOUTH
SNP MSP Graeme Dey has challenged MSPs to back the Scottish Government’s plans to invest over £8 billion in Scotland’s...
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Jan 19
SNP MSP SLAMS TORIES FOR ‘SNEAKING OUT’ CHANGES TO PENSION CREDIT
SNP MSP for the Angus South Constituency Graeme Dey has slammed the Tory UK Government for ‘sneaking out’ changes to...
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Jan 19
SNP BUDGET DELIVERS FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND CARERS ACROSS ANGUS SOUTH
Graeme Dey, the SNP MSP for Angus South Constituency, has called on local politicians from all parties to get behind...
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Jan 19
Graeme’s January Column
Debacle of Brexit has impacted on Holyrood The public might be forgiven for thinking the only thing occupying the time...
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Jan 19
Rise in European Visitors
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed statistics showing that the number of overseas visitors from Europe increased sharply...
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Jan 19
MSP Calls for UK Government to Increase its Support for R100 Broadband Programme
The UK Government must revise its approach to digital connectivity and invest more money delivering high-speed broadband in Scotland, after...
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Jan 19
Positive Progress on Equal Access to Higher Education.
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the news that a record number of full time first degree students...
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Jan 19
WELCOME SUPPORT FOR RURAL SCOTLAND IN FACE OF BREXIT CHAOS
Graeme Dey MSP has said the SNP’s draft budget proposals will come as great news for businesses and communities across...
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Jan 19
CARNOUSTIE LEVEL CROSSING RENEWAL
CARNOUSTIE LEVEL CROSSING RENEWAL Network Rail is currently undertaking a renewal of the signalling system and level crossing in Carnoustie....
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Jan 19
Justice Secretary visits Glen Isla Project
Scottish Government Secretary for Justice Humza Yousaf MSP was welcomed by staff at the Glen Isla Project on his...
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Jan 19
STEP CLOSER TO SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK
STEP CLOSER TO SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South Constituency, has said SNP plans to...
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Jan 19
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT BUDGET PLANS GREAT NEWS FOR ANGUS SOUTH’S TOWN CENTRES SAYS LOCAL MSP
SNP MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a £50 million Town...
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Jan 19
MSP Welcomes New Arbroath Schools
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the opening of two new primary schools in Arbroath. Ladyloan and Muirfield...
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Jan 19
Angus Sees Rise in Ultra-Low Emission and Electric Vehicles
Graeme has welcomed the news that Angus has seen a significant rise in the number of ultra-low emission vehicles. Figures...
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Jan 19
Universal Credit Support Timetable
Please find above the latest timetable for the Universal Credit support sessions covering digital and budgeting support, which are provided...
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Dec 18
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Dec 18
My December Column
As 2018 draws to an end, I would like to wish all constituents a very Merry Christmas and all the...
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Dec 18
Renewable Electricity Sets New Record of 70% in Scotland
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the news that electricity generated from renewable sources in Scotland has surged...
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Dec 18
MSP WELCOMES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT BUDGET
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the Scottish Government’s budget as one which protects public services, supports the...
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Dec 18
Scottish Government Still Mitigating Tory Cuts
Graeme has highlighted the millions being spent on mitigating Tory welfare cuts by the Scottish Government, after new figures revealed that...
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Dec 18
MSP and Councillor Meet Bank of Scotland
Local representatives Graeme Dey MSP and Cllr Julie Bell have welcomed constructive talks that they yesterday held with the Bank...
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Dec 18
MSP Marks Small Business Saturday
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey marked Small Business Saturday by visiting Carnoustie’s Two Sisters Café. Small Business...
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Nov 18
Dey Says Scottish Government Assessment Shows Brexit Deal Bad for Angus South
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has stated that a report released earlier this week by the Scottish Government shows...
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Nov 18
MSP Raises Bank Closure in Parliament
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey yesterday raised the planned closure of the Bank of Scotland’s branch in Kirriemuir in...
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Nov 18
COUNCILS SPEND MILLIONS MITIGATING UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Angus South Constituency SNP MSP Graeme Dey has renewed calls for an immediate halt to Universal Credit after it was...
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Nov 18
MSP Welcomes Further Progress on Broadband
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed news that more premises across Angus can now upgrade to faster fibre...
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Nov 18
Get Accredited For The ‘Real’ Living Wage
My column in the local papers this week focused on the Living Wage... The fifth to the tenth of November...
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Nov 18
SCOTLAND ‘LEADING THE WAY’ ON GREEN ENERGY
A new report has revealed that Scotland is outpacing the rest of the UK on transforming energy and tackling climate...
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Nov 18
Tay Cities Deal Heads of Terms Signing
Commenting on the news that the Heads of Terms for the Tay Cities Deal have today been signed, Angus South...
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Nov 18
£1Billion for Schools
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the Scottish Government announcing that it will invest a further £1 billion...
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Nov 18
BEST START GRANT TO COME INTO FORCE FOR CHRISTMAS
SNP MSP for Angus South Constituency Graeme Dey has welcomed the announcement that the first payments of the Best Start...
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Nov 18
MSP Welcomes Level Crossing Works at Carnoustie
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed confirmation from Network Rail that the barriers at Carnoustie railway station will...
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Nov 18
MSP Welcomes Scotrail’s Plan to Install Defibrillator at Arbroath Station
Graeme Dey MSP has welcomed confirmation from Scotrail that a defibrillator will be installed at Arbroath railway station this week...
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Nov 18
GRAEME DEY MSP THANKS LOCAL POSTMEN AND WOMEN AS THEY GEAR UP TO DELIVER A FIRST CLASS CHRISTMAS
Graeme Dey MSP passed on early Christmas greetings to postmen and women at Arbroath Delivery Office Christmas is Royal Mail’s...
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Nov 18
Prepare Your Homes For Winter – Scottish Water Advice
From drinking, brushing, cleaning or flushing, water plays an important part in everyone's daily life. To help be prepared during...
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Nov 18
SNP MSPS DEMAND BANK OF SCOTLAND THINKS AGAIN OVER PLANNED BRANCH CLOSURES
A group of seven SNP MSPs have demanded an urgent meeting with Bank of Scotland chiefs after a shock announcement...
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Nov 18
FOODBANK USE IN ANGUS ON THE RISE – WITH TORY CUTS TO BLAME
SNP MSP Graeme Dey has slammed the UK government’s cuts to welfare, after new figures revealed that foodbank use in...
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Nov 18
2020: Scotland’s Year of Coasts
2020 has been designated Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters, a year that will spotlight, celebrate and promote opportunities to...
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Nov 18
GRAEME DEY MSP MARKS LIVING WAGE WEEK 2018 WITH ANGUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION
MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has marked Living Wage Week 2018 with fellow living wage employer, Angus...
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Nov 18
CALLOUS TORY BENEFIT CAP HURTS HOUSEHOLDS IN ANGUS
137 Households in Angus have seen their incomes cut by the Tory benefit cap, new figures have revealed – with...
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Nov 18
Student Nursing and Midwifery Intake to Reach Record High.
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the announcement that student nursing and midwifery places will increase for the...
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Nov 18
BREXIT SECRETARY “HADN’T QUITE UNDERSTOOD” IMPACT ON TRADE
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has reacted with incredulity at the Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab’s stunning admission...
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Nov 18
LOCAL MSP HOLDS HOLD WINTER ADVICE SURGERY
Graeme Dey, MSP for the Angus South Constituency, held a drop-in winter advice surgery for constituents on Friday, 2nd November...
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Nov 18
SCOTTISH FARMERS CALL ON UK GOVERNMENT TO SECURE FUTURE TRADE WITH EUROPE
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has called on the UK Government to listen to the fears of Scottish farmers...
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Nov 18
MSP Welcomes New Scotrail Timetable
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the launch of Scotrail’s new timetable which will deliver a significant boost...
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Nov 18
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Funding Support for Local Rape Crisis Centre
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Funding Support for Local Rape Crisis Centre MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey,...
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Oct 18
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Funding to Encourage More Men Into Childcare
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Funding to Encourage More Men Into Childcare MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme...
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Oct 18
ANGUS SOUTH CONSTITUENCY MSP’S ‘DISAPPOINTMENT’ OVER UK GOVERNMENT’S FUNDING OF TAY CITIES DEAL
ANGUS SOUTH CONSTITUENCY MSP’S ‘DISAPPOINTMENT’ OVER UK GOVERNMENT’S FUNDING OF TAY CITIES DEAL MSP for the Angus South Constituency,...
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Oct 18
MUNDELL BLAMES SCOTTISH FARMERS FOR TORY BREXIT FAILURES
MUNDELL BLAMES SCOTTISH FARMERS FOR TORY BREXIT FAILURES TORIES MUST STOP DEFLECTING BLAME FOR THEIR OWN MESS David Mundell has...
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Oct 18
Angus Care Model – ‘Continuing the Conversation’
Public information sessions in Monifieth and Arbroath on health and social care. Angus Health and Social Care Partnership is holding...
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Oct 18
LOCAL MSP VISITS NEWLY ACCREDITED GATEWAY TO THE GLENS MUSEUM
MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, was delighted to yesterday (Thursday, 18th October) visit Kirriemuir’s Gateway to the...
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Oct 18
My October Column
Poppy season is almost upon us. And this year, marking as it does the 100th anniversary of the conclusion...
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Oct 18
MSP Welcomes Fibre Broadband’s Arrival In Cortachy
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed news that Cortachy is the latest place in Angus South...
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Oct 18
LOCAL MSP TO HOLD WINTER ADVICE SURGERY
LOCAL MSP TO HOLD WINTER ADVICE SURGERY Graeme Dey MSP for the Angus South Constituency is to hold a...
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Oct 18
Dementia Friends Scotland Awareness Session
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey and his local office staff recently underwent a Dementia Friends Scotland awareness session. ...
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Oct 18
MSP Opens Remploy Scotland’s Arbroath Branch
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey was delighted to today (16th October) open Remploy Scotland ‘s new branch in Arbroath....
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Oct 18
LOCAL MSP & RURAL AFFAIRS MINISTER VISIT NEW LOCAL ATTRACTION
Award winning local distillers, Gin Bothy, welcomed Angus South Constituency MSP, Graeme Dey, and Rural Affairs Minister, Mairi Gougeon MSP,...
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Oct 18
LOCAL MSP WELCOMES ENVIRONMENT MINISTER TO ANGUS’ FIRST ZERO WASTE STORE
Graeme Dey, MSP for the Angus South Constituency, was delighted to meet with staff at Sea No Waste in Arbroath...
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Oct 18
ANGUS SOUTH CONSTITUENCY MSP ENCOURAGES LOCAL CHARITIES TO APPLY TO NEW DIGITAL FUND
MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has called on local charities and voluntary organisations to make the most...
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Oct 18
GRAEME DEY MSP WELCOMES INCREASED SUPPORT FOR NURSES & MIDWIVES
GRAEME DEY MSP WELCOMES INCREASED SUPPORT FOR NURSES & MIDWIVES MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has...
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Oct 18
MSP Welcomes New Deal for Health Boards
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed a new deal for health boards which has wiped out debts they...
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Oct 18
Flu Vaccine-MSP Encourages People to Act Early
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, is encouraging people eligible for the flu vaccine to act early and...
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Oct 18
MSP Welcomes New Graduate Medical Programme
Graeme Dey, MSP for the Angus South Constituency, has welcomed the launch of a new medical course with a focus...
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Oct 18
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Increased Support to Tackle Marine Pollution
MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed news that the Scottish Government are to increase their support...
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Oct 18
GRAEME DEY MSP PROUD TO SUPPORT ‘WEAR RED DAY 2018’
GRAEME DEY MSP PROUD TO SUPPORT ‘WEAR RED DAY 2018’ MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has...
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Oct 18
GRAEME DEY MSP STANDS PROUD IN PINK FOR BREAST CANCER NOW
GRAEME DEY MSP STANDS PROUD IN PINK FOR BREAST CANCER NOW Graeme Dey MSP for the Angus South Constituency...
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Oct 18
Veterans Fund Opens
Veterans Fund opens Support to improve lives. Veterans and ex-Service charities across Scotland are to benefit from support from the...
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Sep 18
GRAEME DEY MSP WELCOMES IMPROVEMENTS TO A90 TEALING JUNCTION
Graeme Dey, the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed confirmation from Transport Scotland that improvements...
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Sep 18
GRAEME DEY MSP CALLS ON LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE TO HELP DESIGN NEW BABY BOX
GRAEME DEY MSP CALLS ON LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE TO HELP DESIGN NEW BABY BOX MSP for the Angus South...
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Sep 18
GRAEME DEY MSP CELEBRATES COMMUNITY’S EFFORTS TO CURE BLOOD CANCER
GRAEME DEY MSP CELEBRATES COMMUNITY’S EFFORTS TO CURE BLOOD CANCER Scottish Parliament marks Blood Cancer Awareness Month MSP for the...
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Sep 18
September Column
Throughout Angus it is clear the Scottish Government’s efforts to encourage and support young people are working, as the numbers...
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Sep 18
ANGUS SOUTH MSP WELCOMES ECONOMIC GROWTH EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS IN 2018
ANGUS SOUTH MSP WELCOMES ECONOMIC GROWTH EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS IN 2018 POSITIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AS SCOTLAND MOVES AHEAD OF UK...
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Sep 18
UK Government’s Agricultural Bill a Missed Opportunity
Graeme has responded to the publication of the UK Government’s Agriculture Bill by echoing the Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing...
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Sep 18
ANGUS SOUTH CONSTITUENCY MSP WELCOMES HEALTH BOARD FUNDING FOR WINTER RESILIENCE
ANGUS SOUTH CONSTITUENCY MSP WELCOMES HEALTH BOARD FUNDING FOR WINTER RESILIENCE NHS Tayside to receive an additional £737,734 ...
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Sep 18
Nominations Open for Scottish Rural Awards 2019
Nominations Open for Scottish Rural Awards 2019 Now in their 5th year, The Scottish Rural Awards celebrate enterprise and...
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Sep 18
World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is an important issue for the general population, and also for our veterans....
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Sep 18
ANGUS SOUTH MSP HITS OUT AT ‘INSUFFICIENT’ SEASONAL WORKERS PILOT
ANGUS SOUTH MSP HITS OUT AT ‘INSUFFICIENT’ SEASONAL WORKERS PILOT Graeme Dey, MSP for the Angus South Constituency, has...
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Sep 18
PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT DRIVES PROGRESS IN ANGUS SOUTH
PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT DRIVES PROGRESS IN ANGUS SOUTH This year’s SNP Programme for Government will help contribute to a...
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Sep 18
NHS Tayside Independent Inquiry Into Mental Health Services Call For Evidence
The Independent Inquiry into mental health services in Tayside is opening the Call for Evidence on Wednesday 5th September. Evidence...
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Aug 18
Graeme Dey Praises New Action Plan to Increase Food & Drink Tourism
Graeme Dey Praises New Action Plan to Increase Food & Drink Tourism Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South Constituency...
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Aug 18
The Young Start Scotland Programme Reopen to Applications
The Young Start Scotland Programme Reopen to Applications 30th August The programme carries out amazing work to help children...
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Aug 18
GRAEME DEY WELCOMES EXTRA SUPPORT FOR CARERS
MSP for the Angus South constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed an announcement that carers will receive the first payments of...
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Aug 18
Graeme Dey Welcomes 40 More Social Security Jobs Available in Dundee
Graeme Dey Welcomes 40 More Social Security Jobs Available in Dundee Angus South Constituency MSP, Graeme Dey, has welcomed...
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Aug 18
9% pay rise for NHS workers
NHS employees and unions in Scotland have formally accepted a pay rise of at least 9% over the next three...
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Aug 18
A90-Tealing Junction
Local MSP Graeme Dey MSP has been advised by Transport Scotland of proposed engineering measures identified to improve road safety...
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Aug 18
COMMUNITY RENEWABLES PROJECTS SURGE UNDER SNP
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed figures which show that the number of community-owned renewable energy...
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Aug 18
Early Loans for Farmers Being Made Available
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed an announcement from the Rural Economy Secretary that a National...
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Aug 18
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Local Funding for Low Carbon Hubs
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Local Funding for Low Carbon Hubs Angus South Constituency MSP, Graeme Dey, has welcomed news...
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Aug 18
GRAEME DEY MSP WELCOMES REDUCTION IN RURAL CRIME
GRAEME DEY MSP WELCOMES REDUCTION IN RURAL CRIME Angus South Constituency MSP, Graeme Dey, has welcomed new figures that...
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Aug 18
LOCAL MSP WELCOMES STRONG HIGHER PASS RATES DESPITE SMALLER SCHOOL COHORT
LOCAL MSP WELCOMES STRONG HIGHER PASS RATES DESPITE SMALLER SCHOOL COHORT Angus South Constituency MSP, Graeme Dey, has welcomed...
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Aug 18
GRAEME DEY MSP WELCOMES NEW HEARING AID DROP-IN SERVICE
GRAEME DEY MSP WELCOMES NEW HEARING AID DROP-IN SERVICE MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed...
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Aug 18
TAYSIDE POLITICIANS DEMAND UK GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR CITY DEAL
TAYSIDE POLITICIANS DEMAND UK GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR CITY DEAL PM “MUST MATCH SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT” CITY REGION FUNDING Graeme...
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Aug 18
Exam results Help
Exam results day is coming. Whether things don’t go according to plan or better than expected, Skills Development Scotland has...
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Aug 18
SNP DEMANDS URGENT CLARITY OVER FUTURE OF SEASONAL WORKERS
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has joined SNP colleagues in demanding answers and action from the Tory UK...
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Aug 18
UK GOVERNMENT URGED TO STEP UP ON TAY CITIES DEAL
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has demanded that funding for the Tay Cities Deal is met on a 50/50...
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Aug 18
TORIES POSE SERIOUS THREAT TO ANGUS SOUTH’S PRODUCE
SNP Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has warned the Tories are preparing to sell out over protections for top...
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Aug 18
MSP Welcomes Extension of the Concessionary Travel Scheme
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government that the National Concessionary...
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Jul 18
Angus South Constituency MSP Highlights Record Year for Overseas Visitors
MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed news that visits and spending by overseas tourists in Scotland rose...
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Jul 18
ANGUS SOUTH CONSTITUENCY MSP HITS OUT AT SCOTS TORIES ‘SHAMEFUL VOTING RECORD’ AT WESTMINSTER
ANGUS SOUTH CONSTITUENCY MSP HITS OUT AT SCOTS TORIES ‘SHAMEFUL VOTING RECORD’ AT WESTMINSTER Graeme Dey MSP for Angus...
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Jul 18
GRAEME DEY CALLS ON CONSTITUENTS TO HAVE SAY ON BOTTLE DEPOSIT RETURN PLANS
MSP for Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has called on constituents to have their say on proposals on a new...
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Jul 18
ANGUS GROWERS WARN OF WORST FARMING STRESS SINCE FOOT-AND-MOUTH
ANGUS GROWERS WARN OF WORST FARMING STRESS SINCE FOOT-AND-MOUTH “STOP THE BREXIT ROT” – TORY POLICIES DAMAGING SOFT FRUIT...
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Jul 18
ANGUS SOUTH MSP HIGHLIGHTS FALL IN VANDALISM OVER LAST DECADE
ANGUS SOUTH MSP HIGHLIGHTS FALL IN VANDALISM OVER LAST DECADE SNP GOVERNMENT SUCCESSFULLY TACKLING CRIME IN ANGUS Angus...
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Jul 18
Small Business Saturday-IDEA Award
Small Business Saturday are partnering with IDEA Award to bring you free online training and community support for entrepreneurs - get involved #smallidea Small...
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Jul 18
Open Trains
Details of Scotrail's plans for the Open can be found by visting scotrail.co.uk/theopen. Between Thursday 19 and Sunday 22 July, there will...
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Jul 18
Graeme Dey MSP Delighted to be Appointed Scottish Government Minister
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has expressed his delight at being appointed a Scottish Government minister. Following a...
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Jun 18
Graeme Dey MSP Backs Royal Mail’s Dog Awareness Week
Graeme Dey MSP for the Angus South Constituency has given his backing to Royal Mail’s Dog Awareness Week after 211...
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Jun 18
GRAEME DEY CALLS ON UK GOVERNMENT TO DETAIL FARMING SUPPORT POST-BREXIT
GRAEME DEY CALLS ON UK GOVERNMENT TO DETAIL FARMING SUPPORT POST-BREXIT Angus South Constituency MSP, Graeme Dey, has called...
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Jun 18
Pay rise for NHS staff
NHS Scotland staff will be offered at least a 9% pay rise over the next three years - the highest...
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Jun 18
Debate: Scottish Crown Estates Bill
Yesterday Graeme Dey MSP spoke on behalf of the Environment Climate Chnage and Land Reform Committee to open a debate...
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Jun 18
Members Debate: Women in Engineering Day
Yesterday in Parliament, Graeme Dey MSP for the Angus South Constituency, took part in a Members Business Debate to mark...
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Jun 18
Angus South Constituency MSP Welcomes New Attainment Figures
Angus South Constituency MSP Welcomes New Attainment Figures MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed news...
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Jun 18
Entries for The Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2018 Are Now Open!
Entries for The Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2018 Are Now Open! The Social Enterprise Awards are the biggest celebration of...
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Jun 18
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WINS FRACKING CASE
The Court of Session has today rejected a petition by Ineos Upstream Ltd and Reach Coal Seam Ltd that sought...
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Jun 18
Action on Plastic Zero Waste Towns Initiative
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey is calling on local groups to bid for a share of up to £500,000...
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Jun 18
Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme
Payments worth £7 million to Scottish sheep producers will arrive in farmers’ bank accounts in the coming weeks. The Scottish...
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Jun 18
SNP MSPs SIGN UP FOR CARERS WEEK
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TOPPING UP CARER'S ALLOWANCE SNP politicians have led the way in signing up to support and celebrate the...
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Jun 18
National Council of Rural Advisors
The Rural Economy Secretary yesterday made a statement on the work of the National Council of Rural Advisers. Graeme Dey...
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Jun 18
Members Debate: Banning the Sale of Energy Drinks to Under 16s
Yesterday evening in the Scottish Parliament, MSPs debated a motion put forward by Graeme Dey MSP titled 'Banning the Sale...
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Jun 18
Angus South MSP Urges Locals to Have Their Say on Future of Rural Economy
Angus South MSP Urges Locals to Have Their Say on Future of Rural Economy Graeme Dey MSP for the...
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Jun 18
Local MSP Highlights Growing Number of Modern Apprenticeships in Angus
Local MSP Highlights Growing Number of Modern Apprenticeships in Angus Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South Constituency has welcomed...
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Jun 18
Scottish Water Arbroath Work
Scottish Water will be undertaking essential emergency repair work to the sewer located in High Street in Arbroath (between Hill...
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Jun 18
Tackling Climate Change Update
The Climate Change Secretary yesterday updated Parliament on the progress that Scotland is making in tackling climate change. ...
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Jun 18
Graeme Dey MSP Praises Strong Progress on Climate Change
Graeme Dey MSP Praises Strong Progress on Climate Change MSP for the Angus South constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed news...
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Jun 18
FOREIGN INVESTMENT UP 7% ACROSS SCOTLAND
FOREIGN INVESTMENT UP 7% ACROSS SCOTLAND SCOTLAND SECOND MOST ATTRACTIVE PART OF UK FOR INVESTORS New stats from...
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Jun 18
Graeme Dey Backs Launch of Citizens Advice Scotland’s ‘Scams Awareness Month’
Graeme Dey Backs Launch of Citizens Advice Scotland’s ‘Scams Awareness Month’ MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey,...
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Jun 18
MSP Comments on Publication of UK Seafood Trade Modelling Report and Scottish Government Policy Brief
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has noted with concern an externally commissioned report that was this week published by...
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Jun 18
Local MSP Backs Healthier School Meals for Kids in Angus South
Local MSP Backs Healthier School Meals for Kids in Angus South MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey,...
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Jun 18
GRAEME DEY MSP MARKS CARERS WEEK 2018
GRAEME DEY MSP MARKS CARERS WEEK 2018 MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has pledged his backing...
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Jun 18
MSP Welcomes Early Years Investment
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed Scottish Government investment which will deliver a new purpose built early learning...
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May 18
Local Communities Given Opportunity to Shape Democracy
Local Communities Given Opportunity to Shape Democracy Local MSP Graeme Dey has encouraged community groups in the Angus South...
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May 18
Speech on Appropriate Housing for People with Learning Disabilities
Yesterday in Parliament, Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South Constituency, spoke in a Members' Business Debate on Appropriate Housing for...
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May 18
UK GOV FINALLY ADOPTS PROVISIONS TO ‘END SCOURGE OF NUISANCE CALLS’
Graeme Dey MSP for the Angus South Constituency has welcomed a move by the UK Government to tackle nuisance calls...
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May 18
Dropped Kerbs in Kirriemuir
Angus South MSP Graeme Dey has praised Angus Council’s response to his seeking the provision of additional dropped kerbs to...
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May 18
Scottish Water Arbroath Work
Local MSP Graeme Dey has secured a commitment from Scottish Water that it will delay work at its pumping station...
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May 18
A90 Road Safety Study Question
At General Questions, Graeme sought an update from the Transport Minister on the study that BEAR Scotland has been conducting...
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May 18
Scottish Veterans’ Commissioner’s report on veterans’ health and wellbeing
The Cabinet Secretary for Health yesterday provided a statement on the Scottish Veterans' Commissioner's report on veterans' health and wellbeing. Graeme asked...
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May 18
Erasmus+ Debate
Yesterday in Parliament, Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South Constituency, took part in a debate regarding the Erasmus+ programme. Following...
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May 18
GRAEME DEY HIGHLIGHTS BRIGHT FORECAST FOR SCOTLAND’S CLEAN ENERGY
GRAEME DEY HIGHLIGHTS BRIGHT FORECAST FOR SCOTLAND’S CLEAN ENERGY Scotland forecast to be Britain’s greenest nation tomorrow (Wednesday) in...
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May 18
GRAEME DEY BACKS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2018
GRAEME DEY BACKS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2018 MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has raised the...
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May 18
MSP Welcomes Work At Carnoustie Railway Station
Local MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed a commitment from Network Rail that the car park adjacent to the northbound platform...
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May 18
Energy Efficiency Debate
Graeme yesterday took part in a debate on energy efficiency. <div style="width:auto"><div style="position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/debates-a-route-map-to-an-energy-efficient-scotland-may-10-2018/embed?clip_start=15:20:19&clip_end=15:27:24" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0" frameborder="no" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen mozAllowFullscreen...
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May 18
Offshore Wind FMQ
Graeme at First Minister's Questions raised the importance of offshore wind in terms of tackling climate change and also for...
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May 18
Cowie Bridge A90 Roadworks
BEAR Scotland have informed Graeme of plans to carry out essential repair works to the A90 Cowie Bridge, Stonehaven. There...
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May 18
Motions for Week Beginning 30th April
Graeme this week lodged a motion in Parliament regarding the MoD's plans to sell off assorted assets in Scotland, including...
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May 18
Digital Connectivity Debate
Graeme yesterday took part in a debate on digital connectivity. He focused his speech on broadband. Graeme noted that good...
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May 18
Graeme Dey Hails £54.5 M to Help Tackle Fuel Poverty in Scotland
Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South constituency has welcomed an announcement from the First Minister that £54.5 million of funding...
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May 18
Graeme Dey Welcomes Approval of Changing Places Facilities at Dundee Train Station
Graeme Dey Welcomes Approval of Changing Places Facilities at Dundee Train Station Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South constituency has...
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May 18
Graeme Dey Raises Disappointment with Angus Council’s IJB Funding
Yesterday in Parliament Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South Constituency once again highlighted the issue of Angus Council failing to...
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May 18
£6.9M Investment in Nurse Training
Significant investment in nurse training - £6.9m as part of primary care workforce plan. Graeme Dey MSP for Angus...
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May 18
GRAEME DEY WELCOMES £1 BILLION CHILDCARE INVESTMENT
GRAEME DEY WELCOMES £1 BILLION CHILDCARE INVESTMENT Scottish Government make significant investment in families in Angus South and across...
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May 18
Graeme Dey MSP Underlines Brexit Threat to Rural Scotland’s Seasonal Migrant Labour
Graeme Dey MSP Underlines Brexit Threat to Rural Scotland’s Seasonal Migrant Labour Angus South Constituency MSP, Graeme Dey, has...
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Apr 18
Angus Council to Receive Nearly £300,000 for Winter Maintenance
It has been confirmed that Angus Council will receive nearly £300,000 from the Scottish Government to help cover the cost...
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Apr 18
MSP Welcomes Housing Funding
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has warmly welcomed an announcement from the Scottish Government that it will it provide...
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Apr 18
Tory Assault on Devolution Threatens Angus South’s Food Industry
Graeme Dey has warned that the Tory UK Government’s assault on devolution poses a significant threat to Angus South’s food...
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Apr 18
Coastal Funding
Graeme Dey MSP and Mairi Gougeon MSP have written to the Chief Executive of Angus Council following the announcement by the...
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Apr 18
Graeme Dey MSP Backs MS Awareness Week
Graeme Dey MSP Backs MS Awareness Week MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has pledged his support for...
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Apr 18
General Questions – NHS Tayside
Today in the chamber Angus South MSP, Graeme Dey, sough a commitment from the Health Secretary, Shona Robison MSP, that the...
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Apr 18
Statement on NHS Tayside
Yesterday the Health Secretary, Shona Robison MSP, updated the Parliament on the situation at NHS Tayside. Graeme Dey MSP asked...
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Apr 18
Ministerial Statement on Bi Fab
Yesterday the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work, Keith Brown MSP, updated the Parliament on the situation at...
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Apr 18
Debate on Air Quality
Yesterday in Parliament, Graeme Dey MSP spoke in his role as Convener of the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee, to open...
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Apr 18
Graeme Dey Welcomes Improved Broadband Coverage but Insists there is More to Be Done for Angus South
Landmark Achievement for Scottish Broadband Programme Local MSP Welcomes Improved Broadband Coverage but Insists there is More to Be...
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Apr 18
Motions for Week Beginning 9th April
Graeme has this week lodged three motions in Parliament celebrating some fantastic achievements from Angus South residents. Motion S5M-11537 That...
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Apr 18
MSP Expresses Disappointment at Announcement from RBS
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has expressed his disappointment at the announcement that Carnoustie will see a reduction in...
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Apr 18
MSP Expresses Concern at Lack of Economic Impact Assessment on Parking Charges
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has expressed disappointment and concern at confirmation he has received from Angus Council that...
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Apr 18
Graeme Dey Hails Extra £10 million for road maintenance
Angus South MSP Hails Extra £10 million for road maintenance Graeme Dey MSP has welcomed news that Angus Council...
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Apr 18
Dey Welcomes Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed a new £6m Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund starting to accept applications. The...
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Apr 18
MSP Expresses Concerns Over MoD’s Response
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed to Graeme Dey, the Angus South Constituency MSP, that the UK Government is reneging...
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Apr 18
Scottish Government Looks to Strengthen Family Food Support
Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South constituency, has praised Scottish Government plans to reshape the Welfare Foods Scheme, which aims...
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Apr 18
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Extension of Help to Buy Scheme
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Extension of Help to Buy Scheme MSP for the Angus South constituency, Graeme Dey, has...
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Apr 18
Graeme Dey Welcomes Child Poverty Delivery Plan
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed a range of Scottish Government proposals to tackle child poverty – including...
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Apr 18
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Funding for Local Produce
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Funding for Local Produce Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South constituency has welcomed news that...
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Apr 18
MSP Welcomes Response from Transport Minister on Parking Attendants
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed a letter from the Transport Minister Humza Yousaf which outlines...
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Apr 18
MSP Welcomes 75 Bus Service Announcement
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed the decision taken by Stagecoach to retain the 75 bus...
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Apr 18
MSP Welcomes Carers Act
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the coming into force of the Carers (Scotland) Act on 1st April....
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Apr 18
MSP Raises Concerns Over Introduction of Parking Charges
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has written to the Chief Executive of Angus Council expressing concerns over the potential...
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Mar 18
Motions for Week Ending 30th March
Graeme this week lodged motions congratulating The Learning Tree Partnership on securing a grant from the Big Lottery Fund and...
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Mar 18
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Record Year for Renewables Generation
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Record Year for Renewables Generation 68.1% of gross electricity consumption in Scotland met by renewables. ...
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Mar 18
Seasonal Workers Scheme FMQ
At First Minister's Questions, Graeme raised the continued lack of clarity from the UK Government on a seasonal workers scheme....
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Mar 18
Question to the Finance Secretary
Yesterday in Parliament Graeme raised the issue of local government funding allocations with the Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay MSP. You...
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Mar 18
Better Buses Debate
Yesterday, Graeme Dey took part in a debate calling for improved bus services across Scotland. You can watch his contribution...
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Mar 18
Graeme Dey – Earth Hour 2018 Debate
Yesterday, Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South constituency, held a Members' Business Debate in his name to mark Earth Hour...
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Mar 18
Graeme Dey to Lead Parliament Debate on Earth Hour
LOCAL MSP TO LEAD PARLIAMENT EARTH HOUR TRIBUTE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE RAISED AT HOLYROOD BY GRAEME DEY MSP...
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Mar 18
Graeme Welcomes NFRN Position On Energy Drinks Sales
Graeme Dey MSP has welcomed the news that at the National Federation of Retail Newsagents’ Scottish Conference in Inverness last week...
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Mar 18
UK Government Reneges on Condor Deal
Graeme Dey MSP has expressed his dismay at the revelation that a commitment that land that was supposed to be...
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Mar 18
Working Together For Benefit Of Community
I often hear constituents and others expressing the wish that politicians could put aside their differences and work for the...
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Mar 18
Graeme Dey MSP Fights to Keep Vital Bus Link
Local MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has spoken out against plans to axe the Stagecoach 75 Ethiebeaton...
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Mar 18
Graeme Dey Welcomes 80 New Social Security Jobs Available in Dundee
Recruitment is now open for the first jobs with Scotland’s new social security agency. Successful applicants will help people...
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Mar 18
Forestry and Land Management Bill
Yesterday in Parliament, during a debate on the Forestry and Land Management Bill, Angus South MSP Graeme Dey, highlighted a recent account...
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Mar 18
Angus South MSP Welcomes Funding for Hospitalfield Trust
MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has welcomed news that Hospitalfield Trust will receive continued funding support from...
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Mar 18
UK Government Threatening Renewables Progress
UK TORY GOVERNMENT THREATENING RENEWABLES PROGRESS Local MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey MSP has called out the...
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Mar 18
Scottish Exports Hit Record £6 Billion
Scottish Exports Hit Record £6 Billion Angus South Constituency MSP, Graeme Dey, has hailed news that overseas Scottish food...
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Mar 18
Delay to New Hourly Train Service
Angus South MSP Graeme Dey has expressed deep disappointment after being informed by Scotrail that the introduction of the new hourly...
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Mar 18
Topical Question to Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work
Today in Parliament, Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South Constituency raised the issue of the UK Government's real-terms cut in wages for...
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Mar 18
Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm – Public Exhibition
Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm - Public Exhibition SSE have now set a new date, time and venue for the Carnoustie...
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Mar 18
Letham Health and Wellbeing Centre
Local MSP Graeme Dey last week welcomed the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Shona Robison MSP, to the Letham...
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Mar 18
Survey into Local Bank Closures Across Scotland
Following a series of local bank closures across Scotland, the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee has launched...
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Mar 18
First Mentor Programme
Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South Constituency is encouraging applications to the First Mentor initiative. It has been announced...
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Mar 18
Scottish Government Supporting New STEM Teachers
Supporting new STEM teachers Training bursaries to become available from April. Career changers aiming to become teachers in...
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Mar 18
EU Leader Funding Members’ Debate
Yesterday in Parliament, Graeme Dey MSP took part in a Members' Debate on EU Leader Funding. The Angus South MSP...
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Feb 18
Motions for Week Beginning 19th February
Graeme this week lodged two motions in Parliament. He congratulated Angus Special Playscheme on securing funding and looked forward to...
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Feb 18
SNP Budget Gives NHS Tayside Funding Boost
A funding boost delivered by the Scottish Government for NHS Tayside will support frontline health care and help meet new...
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Feb 18
Migration Debate
Graeme yesterday spoke in a debate on migration. He took the opportunity to highlight the issue of the seasonal migrant...
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Feb 18
Members’ Debate on The Scottish Stone Group
Today in Parliament Graeme Dey MSP held a Members' Debate on the establishment of The Scottish Stone Group. Currently around...
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Feb 18
TOURISM BOOM FOR ANGUS AS ATTRACTIONS RECORD OVER 30 MILLION VISITS
TOURISM BOOM FOR ANGUS AS ATTRACTIONS RECORD OVER 30 MILLION VISITS Scottish tourist attractions had more visitors than ever...
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Feb 18
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT BUDGET BRINGS FUNDING BOOST FOR ANGUS
GRAEME DEY MSP WELCOMES MORE CASH FOR LOCAL SERVICES Angus Council is set to receive a significant funding boost...
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Feb 18
GRAEME DEY MSP WELCOMES INCREASED ACCESS TO FIBRE BROADBAND IN ANGUS SOUTH
GRAEME DEY MSP WELCOMES INCREASED ACCESS TO FIBRE BROADBAND IN ANGUS SOUTH Graeme Dey, MSP for the Angus South Constituency,...
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Feb 18
Stop Skipping
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency has welcomed a commitment from Scotrail that it is reviewing its overall...
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Feb 18
NHS Range of Services
The Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland has launched a campaign called 3 Before GP. This campaign aims to encourage...
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Feb 18
Cycles on Trains
Graeme is pleased to have received the following update from Scotrail regarding cycle spaces on the HSTs which will serve...
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Feb 18
MSP Welcomes Latest Supermarkets To End Under-16 Energy Drink Sales
SNP MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed commitments from Lidl and Co-op to ban energy drink sales to under-16s. Both supermarkets...
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Feb 18
Record Nursing and Midwifery Students in Scotland
The number of student nurses and midwives entering Scottish Government funded degree programmes will increase by 10.8% in 2018/19 –...
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Feb 18
Local MSP Welcomes Extension of Scottish Choices Programme
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the extension of the Scottish Choices Programme. The extension follows the introduction...
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Feb 18
Funding Opportunity for Local Community Groups
Opportunity for local charities and community groups in Angus South to apply for between £500 and £20,000 from the Postcode...
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Feb 18
Question to the First Minister
This afternoon during FMQs, Graeme Dey raised the serious impact that Brexit is set to have on the college, tourism...
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Jan 18
£3.4 Million Budget Boost for Angus
Local MSP for Angus South Constituency Graeme Dey, has welcomed revised budget proposals unveiled today by Finance Secretary Derek Mackay...
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Jan 18
Scottish Welfare Fund Supporting Families in Angus
Over £148 million has been granted to hard-up households since 2013 through the Scottish Welfare Fund, according to latest Scottish...
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Jan 18
Angus Schools Receive £2.1 Million Boost From Pupil Equity Fund
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government that a fund aimed at boosting...
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Jan 18
The Clydesdale Bank Spirit of the Community Awards 2018 is Open for Applications
Graeme Dey MSP is encouraging community projects the length and breadth of Angus South to enter an awards programme which could see...
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Jan 18
Angus Council’s Schools for the Future Programme
Graeme has welcomed clarity he has secured from Angus Council around its Future Schools proposals. The MSP had raised with...
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Jan 18
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Cervical screening (smear tests) provides the best protection against cervical cancer, yet screening...
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Jan 18
Holocaust Memorial Day 2018
Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day on Saturday, 27th January, Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South Constituency, has visited the Holocaust...
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Jan 18
Angus Council Schools for the Future Programme
Commenting on the Angus Schools for the Future Programme, Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey said: “I very much welcome...
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Jan 18
Graeme Dey MSP Backs ‘Angus Appeal for Phones Tablets for Digital Classrooms’
After meeting with Fiona and Fredlina earlier this month from Angus Appeal Phones Tablets for Digital Classrooms, Graeme Dey MSP...
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Jan 18
Cairnie Street Post Office
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has expressed his disappointment at the Post Office announcing that it is having to...
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Jan 18
Poll Shows 2 to 1 Support for SNP Tax Plans
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed a YouGov poll for the Times showing two to one support for...
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Jan 18
Motion Congratulating Neil Rolland
Graeme is pleased to have lodged a motion in Parliament this week congratulating his constituent Neil Rolland on being made...
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Jan 18
Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation
Local MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has called on constituents to contribute to the Scottish Government’s new...
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Jan 18
January Column
If one word dominated 2017 then I suspect it was Brexit. Sadly, I fear it’ll retain that title over the...
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Jan 18
SCARF Calendar Competition
Graeme was delighted to meet up with Jake Cunnion and his Mum and Dad, Joanna and Robert, at Parliament today....
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Jan 18
Autism CPG
Graeme earlier today appeared before the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee to seek approval for the creation of a...
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Jan 18
Analysis Show Single Market Impact
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey is highlighting new economic impact analysis by the Scottish Government which has confirmed that...
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Jan 18
Eligible Carers Missing Out On State Pension Boost
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has called on the UK Government to follow the lead of the Scottish Government...
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Jan 18
1587 Baby Boxes Delivered in Tayside in First Six Months of Scheme
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed figures from the Scottish Government which reveal that the transformative Baby Box...
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Jan 18
Big Energy Saving Week
Big Energy Saving Week (BESW) events will be held throughout Angus the week commencing 22nd January 2018. Angus Citizens Advice...
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Jan 18
Motions 12th January
Graeme is pleased to have recently lodged motions in Parliament congratulating Monifieth Befriending Scheme on securing funding and James Pirie...
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Jan 18
Developing The Young Workforce
Graeme yesterday took part in a debate on developing the young workforce. <div style="width:auto"><div style="position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/debate-developing-the-young-workforce-january-11-2018/embed?clip_start=16:14:05&clip_end=16:20:22" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0" frameborder="no" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen...
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Jan 18
Carer Positive Speech
Graeme was delighted to participate in a debate earlier today on the Carer Positive initiative. <div style="width:auto"><div style="position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/members-business-carer-positive-employer-initiative-january-11-2018/embed?clip_start=13:04:59&clip_end=13:09:17" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0"...
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Jan 18
GRAEME DEY MSP RECOGNISED AS CARER POSITIVE EMPLOYER
MSP for the Angus South Constituency, Graeme Dey, has been officially recognised as a Carer Positive employer. Carer Positive...
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Jan 18
Graeme Dey Encourages Take Up of Flu Jab
Graeme Dey MSP has urged all eligible adults in the Angus South Constituency to take up the offer of a...
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Jan 18
Time to Talk Day
On Thursday 1st February I will be supporting Time to Talk Day! For the first time, all the UK wide...
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Jan 18
Distance Learning Postgraduate Funding
Graeme Dey MSP has welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government that tuition fee loans of £5,500 are to be...
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Jan 18
MSP Highlights “Rank Hypocrisy” of Conservative Politicians
Graeme Dey MSP has accused Conservative politicians of “rank hypocrisy” and “a breathtaking level of arrogance”. The Angus South...
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Dec 17
Motions for Week Beginning 18th December
Graeme is delighted to have lodged motions in Parliament this week congratulating The Gin Bothy on its success at the Scottish EDGE Awards; Charleston...
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Dec 17
Office Christmas Opening Hours
The office will be closed from Monday, 25th December to Thursday, 28th December inclusive. The office will be open...
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Dec 17
RNLI Arbroath
Commeting on the ongoing RNLI investigation at its Arbroath station, Graeme Dey MSP said - “Clearly this is a...
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Dec 17
Scotland On Track For Record Year of Renewable Energy
Graeme Dey MSP for the Angus South Constituency has welcomed news that Scotland is on track for a record year...
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Dec 17
Flooding Guides
The Association of British Insurers has published a couple of useful guides on how to minimise the risk of flood...
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Dec 17
MSP Secures Commitment Around Beavers
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has secured from the Scottish Government commitments around the practical management regime and compensation...
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Dec 17
R100 Broadband Programme
GRAEME DEY MSP WELCOMES UPDATE ON FUNDING FOR R100 BROADBAND PROGRAMME Angus South Constituency MSP, Graeme Dey, has welcomed...
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Dec 17
Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses Bill
Graeme yesterday spoke in the Stage 3 Debate of the Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses Bill. At decision time, Parliament...
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Dec 17
Energy Strategy
The Energy Minister earlier this afternoon made a statement on the Scottish Government's energy strategy. Graeme asked the Minister about...
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Dec 17
MSP Calls for Views on Bank of Scotland Closure
Local MSP Graeme Dey is calling on any constituents with concerns about the Bank of Scotland’s plan to close its...
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Dec 17
Graeme Dey MSP Welcomes Permanent Extension to Blue Badge Scheme Criteria
LOCAL MSP WELCOMES PERMANENT EXTENSION TO BLUE BADGE SCHEME CRITERIA Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the...
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Dec 17
Success for Arbroath Performer at Scottish Youth Theatre’s National Ensemble Motion
Graeme is delighted to have lodged a motion in Parliament congratulating Ramon Camerilleri Mortimer on his selection for the Scottish...
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Dec 17
Scotland’s Draft Budget 2018/2019
GRAEME DEY MSP WELCOMES PROGRESSIVE TAX REFORMS & HUGE INVESTMENT IN BROADBAND PROGRAMME This afternoon Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay MSP,...
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Dec 17
Young Angus Campaigners Deliver Lesson on Learning Disability in Parliament
Young learning disability campaigners from Angus gathered at the Scottish Parliament on 12th December to tell Graeme Dey, the MSP...
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Dec 17
ECCLR Budget Session
Graeme thought he’d left the Deer issue behind but Budget Scrutiny and having SNH in front of the committee saw...
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Dec 17
Nominations Are Now Open for the Young Scot Awards 2018
Angus South constituency MSP, Graeme Dey, is calling on his constituents to nominate the wonderful young people they know and...
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Dec 17
NHS Winter Resilience
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the announcement by the Scottish Government of an additional £8.4 million for...
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Dec 17
MSP Launches Audiology Service for Angus
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has helped to launch NHS Tayside's enhanced community based Audiology service for Angus. People...
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Dec 17
Christmas Card Competition
Absolutely delighted to announce that Grace Mckay from Muirfield Primary School won the competition to design my Christmas card for...
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Dec 17
Low Emission Zones
The Transport Minister yesterday gave an update to Parliament on the Scottish Government's plans to put in place low emission...
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Dec 17
Bank of Scotland Carnoustie
The Bank of Scotland have revealed they will not reconsider their decision to close the bank’s Carnoustie branch from April...
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Dec 17
Increased Nursing Student Numbers In Scotland
New figures from UCAS show that this year, the number of acceptances to nursing from Scotland has increased. There were...
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Dec 17
Graeme Dey MSP Thanks Local Postmen And Women As They Deliver A First Class Christmas
Graeme Dey MSP passed on Christmas greetings to postmen and women at the Kirriemuir Delivery Office Christmas is Royal...
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Nov 17
Small Business Saturday
Graeme Dey is encouraging consumers in Angus South and across Scotland to shop locally and support the local economy this Small Business...
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Nov 17
Davidson Should Apologise To Green Industry Over Shameful Record
Graeme Dey MSP: ‘DAVIDSON SHOULD APOLOGISE TO GREEN INDUSTRY OVER SHAMEFUL RECORD’ Ruth Davidson should answer for the long list...
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Nov 17
Be Like St Andrew
Graeme Dey MSP for Angus South constituency calls on constituents to ‘Be Like St Andrew’. This year, in celebration...
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Nov 17
Bank of Scotland Carnoustie
Graeme was advised earlier today that the Bank of Scotland intends closing its Carnoustie branch from April next year. He...
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Nov 17
Angus Broadband Rollout Boosted by Scottish Government Investment
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the Scottish Government’s support for the roll-out of superfast broadband. Without...
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Nov 17
Graeme Dey MSP Supporting Scotland’s Money Charity
Last week in Parliament, Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey was pleased to support Money Advice Scotland and the development...
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Nov 17
MSPs Discover More About Life in the Naval Service
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey was one of the MSPs who formed a cross party group who discovered more...
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Nov 17
MSP Welcomes Veterans Secretary’s Support for Marines
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the Scottish Government’s Veterans Secretary reiterating his support for the retention of...
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Nov 17
MSP Welcomes Confirmation Rail Plans Remain on Track
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed confirmation that plans to introduce a new Monday-Saturday hourly rail service along...
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Nov 17
Tories Abandon Renewables As Industry Booms
The Tories continue to stand in the way of progress on green energy after their support for a nuclear sector...
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Nov 17
Graeme Dey Welcomes Support for BSL Learners
Scottish Government Announce Added Support for Part-Time BSL Students Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed the announcement from...
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Nov 17
Minimum Pricing on Alcohol to Come into Force on 1st May 2018
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency has welcomed the update provided by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and...
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Nov 17
One Card Library Pass Piloted in Angus
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed Angus Alive’s participation in the pilot of the new ‘One Card’ library...
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Nov 17
MSP Welcomes Broadband Meeting
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed a meeting he brokered between Angus Council, Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband and...
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Nov 17
Pass the Badge – Start Talking
See Me and Abandon Ship have come together to get people talking about mental health. We all have mental...
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Nov 17
Arbroath Sea Fest
Commenting on the news that Arbroath’s Seafest is to come to an end after twenty-one years, Graeme Dey, the MSP...
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Nov 17
Bowel Cancer Screening Test
Simplified process to increase screening uptake. Thousands more people across Scotland will benefit from the roll-out of a new...
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Nov 17
Graeme Dey Welcomes Supreme Court Minimum Price Ruling
SNP MSP for Angus South Constituency Graeme Dey has welcomed the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that the Scottish Government’s minimum...
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Nov 17
Stay Warm This Winter
New research from Scottish Gas has highlighted that having no heating or hot water would be the number one disaster...
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Nov 17
FMQs: Offshore Wind Farms in the Firths of Forth and Tay
Graeme brought up the issue of four offshore wind farms in the Firths of Forth and Tay at First Minister's...
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Nov 17
Winter Weather
As the colder weather sets in, Angus South Constituency MSP, Graeme Dey, and Angus North and Mearns MSP, Mairi Gougeon,...
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Nov 17
MSP to Hold Broadband Meeting
Angus South Constituency MSP Graeme Dey is hosting a meeting in the Scottish Parliament next week which will see all...
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Nov 17
Living Wage Rates
The Living Wage Foundation has announced that the real Living Wage for Scotland has increased to £8.75, as part of...
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Nov 17
Presumption of Mainstreaming Speech
Graeme yesterday participated in a debate on the presumption of mainstreaming. In March, I led a members’ business debate on...
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Nov 17
Consultation on Excellence and Equity for all: Guidance on the Presumption of Mainstreaming
Consultation on Excellence and Equity for all: Guidance on the Presumption of Mainstreaming Graeme Dey MSP today took part...
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Nov 17
Learning Tree Partnership
The Learning Tree Partnership is holding another pop up book shop next week. Details below.
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Nov 17
European Union’s Emissions Trading System
Roseanna Cunningham MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform yesterday gave a statement to Parliament on...
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Oct 17
Brexit Threatens Scotland’s Emissions Reduction Success
Lack of Clarity Around Future Membership OF EU’S Emissions Trading Scheme SNP MSP Graeme Dey today raised concerns over the uncertainty...
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Oct 17
Small Business Bonus Benefiting Local Companies in Angus
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed figures showing the rising support being provided to Small Business...
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Oct 17
Local MSP Welcomes Plans for Community Based Support for Hearing Aid Users
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed confirmation that he has received from NHS Tayside regarding its...
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Oct 17
Brain Injury Identity Card
Today, Headway - the brain injury association launched the Brain Injury Identity Card in Scotland, with the support of Cabinet Secretary for...
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Oct 17
Question on Support for Disabled People
Graeme yesterday asked the Social Security Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to support disabled people, in light...
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Oct 17
Clock Change Increases Deer Risk on Roads
As the clocks turn back this weekend, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists that collisions between deer and vehicles...
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Oct 17
Workforce Concerns on Helicopter Safety in the North Sea Debate
Graeme yesterday took part in a debate on the concerns of workers regarding helicopter safety in the North Sea. As...
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Oct 17
Fracking Debate
Graeme was yesterday delighted to speak in the debate which preceded the vote in Parliament which banned fracking in Scotland....
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Oct 17
BSL National Plan
The Scottish Government yesterday launched its BSL National Plan. Graeme asked the Minister responsible for this matter, Mark McDonald MSP,...
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Oct 17
Fracking Ban
The Scottish Parliament yesterday backed the Scottish Government's proposed ban on fracking in Scotland - with the Tories isolated and...
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Oct 17
Angus Faces £440 Million Hard Brexit Hammering
UK GOVT MUST NOW PUBLISH OWN REPORT ON EU NO DEAL The risks of Scotland crashing out of the EU...
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Oct 17
Scottish National Investment Bank
Consultation launched on next steps Work to establish a Scottish National Investment Bank takes a step forward today with the...
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Oct 17
Employment Statistics
Scotland’s employment rate grew to 75.3% over the last quarter (June to August 2017). There are now 2,655,000 people aged...
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Oct 17
Nuisance Calls
£75,000 has been pledged to curb the threat of nuisance and scam callers. The new funding will enable call-blocking technology...
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Oct 17
VisitScotland Information Centre-Arbroath
Graeme Dey MSP has commented on the news that VisitScotland is to close its information centre in Arbroath. “I...
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Oct 17
Brexit Bombshell: Farmers’ Incomes Could Halve After No Deal
Farmers could see their incomes cut in half after Brexit, a report by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board has...
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Oct 17
Youth Employment Target Met Four Years Ahead of Schedule
The Scottish Government has fulfilled its commitment to reduce youth unemployment by 40%, four years ahead of schedule. Analysis of...
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Oct 17
Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (Scotland) Bill Stage 1 Debate
Graeme yesterday spoke in his capacity as the Convenor of the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee in the...
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Oct 17
£5m more to support NHS winter plans
An additional £5 million is being given to NHS boards to support winter resilience across health and social care. Health...
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Oct 17
Universal Credit
From today recipients of Universal Credit in Scotland will be offered two new ways to help them manage their money....
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Oct 17
Graeme Dey MSP urges Angus South Residents to Join the Fight Against Flu
Graeme Dey MSP has encouraged eligible residents to join the fight against flu this winter by ensuring they are vaccinated...
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Oct 17
Fracking Ban Question
After the Energy Minister, Paul Wheelhouse, announced the Scottish Government's intention to put in place a ban on fracking, Graeme...
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Oct 17
Rural Economy Secretary seeks reassurance over Scottish Protected Food Names
The action outlined below that the Rural Economy Secretary is taking is important for Scotland's food and drink industry. The...
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Oct 17
Scotland to ban fracking!
Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse has announced that subject to the support of parliament fracking will NOT take place in Scotland......
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Oct 17
Funding for Veterans
Veterans and ex-service charities across Scotland will continue to be supported with grant funding from the Scottish Government, the Veterans...
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Sep 17
Air Quality Statement Question
Roseanna Cunningham MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform yesterday made a statement on air quality....
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Sep 17
Rebecca Cottage
Graeme paid a truly inspiring visit to Rebecca Cottage in Carnoustie on Friday. He found it to be a fantastic...
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Sep 17
MSP Urges Angus South Employers to Sign Up to Living Wage
SNP MSP Graeme Dey has urged businesses in Angus South to sign up to the Scottish Living Wage as the...
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Sep 17
Graeme Invites Students To Enter Video Competition On Fake News
Graeme Dey MSP is encouraging all local Higher students in Angus South constituency to take part in the Political Studies...
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Sep 17
MSP Welcomes Young Carer Grant
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed the announcement by the First Minister of a new Young...
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Sep 17
Graeme Wears It Pink In Parliament In Aid Of Breast Cancer Now
Graeme Dey MSP Is In The Pink For Breast Cancer Now Graeme pulled on some eye-catching pink clothes at the...
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Sep 17
MSP Welcomes Commitment from Stagecoach
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed a commitment from Stagecoach to review the loss of the...
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Sep 17
Community Justice Question
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson MSP, yesterday made a statement in Parliament on community justice. Graeme took the...
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Sep 17
Public Consultation on Bus Services
Graeme Dey MSP Calls on Bus Users to Give Their Views on Bus Services in Angus South Graeme Dey MSP...
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Sep 17
Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm Public Exhibition
Public exhibition: Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm Where: Arbroath Community Centre, 38 Marketgate When: 3pm - 7.30pm, 3rd October 2017...
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Sep 17
SNP Rates Boost For Local Jobs And Businesses
The SNP’s proposals for supporting Scotland’s local economy have been announced following the Barclay Review – with plans to support...
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Sep 17
Renewables Show The Way Forward For Our Energy Future
The Tories’ wrong-headed energy policy has been shown up yet again after latest Government figures revealed that energy from renewable...
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Sep 17
New £50k Call-Blocking Technology Fund Welcomed
A new £50,000 fund that will install call-blocking technology for those most at risk from nuisance calls across Angus South...
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Sep 17
Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight
I was delighted to earlier today visit Grewar's Farm Shop as part of the Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight being promoted by Scotland...
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Sep 17
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
I'm delighted to support Macmillan's fundraising activities, including helping to promote the World's Biggest Coffee Morning. Macmillan is there to...
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Sep 17
Arbroath High Street Post Office
I have been advised that the Post Office on the High Street in Arbroath is to undergo a refurbishment. It...
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Sep 17
Graeme Demands Tougher UK Government Action On Fixed-Odds Betting Terminals
OVER £9m LOST ON GAMBLING MACHINES IN ANGUS SINCE 2008 Graeme has called on the UK government to take tougher...
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Aug 17
Increase in the Number of 16-19 Year Olds in Education, Training or Work
The proportion of young people in Scotland in education, training or employment has increased to 91.1%.over the last year. The...
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Aug 17
Autism Hour 2017
On 2nd October, The National Autistic Society Scotland is holding its first Autism Hour! The National Autistic Society Scotland’s...
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Aug 17
Public consultation events for Mental Health and Learning Disability Services
Service users, carers, relatives and members of the public are encouraged to attend public information events to find out more...
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Aug 17
SRUC Surveys on Seasonal Workers
Scotland’s agricultural sector relies heavily on seasonal non-UK workers, particularly from central and eastern Europe, to meet its labour demand....
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Aug 17
Graeme Visits Centre for Excellence in New Psychoactive Substances
Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, has welcomed the establishment of a new Centre for Excellence in New...
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Jul 17
Applications for the annual SURF Awards are now open!
Applications for the annual SURF Awards are now open! SURF’s annual awards is open to all community regeneration projects...
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Jul 17
Searching for Local Heroes
Do you know someone or a group who has been a pillar of strength for flood action in your area?...
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Jul 17
Sustainable Business Week
Resource Efficient Scotland is currently working with Angus Council and Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce to deliver an exciting week...
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Jul 17
Tories Must Deliver On Public Sector Pay
Graeme Dey is calling on the UK Government to stop flip-flopping on public sector pay and endorse the SNP’s policy...
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Jul 17
Scams Awareness Month 2017
Scams Awareness Month is an annual campaign bringing together organisations and consumers across the country to take a united stand...
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Jun 17
More Trainee Nurses and Midwives
National workforce plan for future NHS staffing. An estimated 2,600 extra nursing and midwifery training places will be created over...
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Jun 17
MSP meets Constituents at MND Scotland event
On Global MND Awareness Day, the 21st June, Graeme Dey, the MSP for Angus South Constituency, attended MND Scotland’s reception...
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Jun 17
Motions for Week Beginning 19th June
Graeme last week lodged the following motions in Parliament. Motion S5M-06331 That the Parliament congratulates Angus Women’s Aid and DD8...
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Jun 17
MSP Visits Pharmacy
Local MSP Graeme Dey has paid an informative visit to Monifieth’s Troup Pharmacy. Arranged by the local Royal Pharmaceutical...
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Jun 17
FMQ-Brexit’s Impact on the Soft Fruits Industry
Yesterday, Graeme raised with the First Minister the impact of Brexit on Angus' soft fruits industry. Commenting afterwards, he...
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Jun 17
MSP URGES EXPECTANT MOTHERS IN ANGUS SOUTH TO SIGN UP FOR BABY BOX
Angus South MSP Graeme Dey is encouraging all expectant mothers in his constituency, whose babies are due on or after...
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Jun 17
Stand Up to Bullying Day 2017
Wednesday 21st of June 2017 is Stand Up to Bullying Day! Bullying is an issue which affects people from all...
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Jun 17
Food and Drink Exports Continue to Grow
£1.2 billion exported in first quarter of 2017 Scotland’s food and drink exports increased by over 11% in the first...
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Jun 17
Apply now to ensure student funding is in place on time!
Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is reminding students to submit their 2017-2018 applications now and before 30 June 2017 if...
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Jun 17
Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2017
Scotland’s annual awards for achievement in social enterprise are open for entries - with just 3 weeks left to apply!...
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