The Latest Breaking News from Maurice Golden

Scottish Secretary Jack accused of trying to ‘sabotage’ deposit return scheme

Lorna Slater, the circular economy minister, hit out at Alister Jack – while Green and SNP MSPs called for him to be sacked.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Deposit return scheme will be more damaging than Brexit, top Tory claims

THE negative impacts of Brexit will pale in comparison to the deposit return scheme (DRS) to be brought in in Scotland, a top Tory minister has…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023

Minister challenged over Deposit Return Scheme contract

Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater was grilled by opposition MSPs

Insider UK · Feb 23, 2023

Lanarkshire MSP backs proposed law designed to tackle dog thefts

Graham Simpson's colleague Maurice Golden wants to make stealing a dog a crime in its own right

Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022

Should dog theft become a specific offense in Scotland?

A CONSULTATION on whether dog theft should become a specific offense in Scotland has been launched.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2022

Sturgeon: ‘Horror show’ Tory leadership contest must lead to general election

Scotland’s First Minister said it is undemocratic for the Conservative party to change their leadership again without an election.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

7 Scottish Conservative MSPs who could become next leader if Douglas Ross quits

A tough year in office for Douglas Ross means speculation is mounting over his future. A senior Tory told the Record: "If you think Douglas is bad, the alternatives are even worse".

Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022

Scottish Tory MSP breaks ranks to attack 'indefensible' UK Government tax cuts

A SCOTTISH Tory MSP has contradicted his party leadership and attacked Liz Truss’s “indefensible” tax cuts for the highest earners.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2022

Tory MSP criticises Liz Truss over 'ill-informed' Nicola Sturgeon jibe

During a hustings event in Exeter, Truss said the "best thing to do with Nicola Sturgeon is ignore her'

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2022

Dundee City Council's planning application appeal figures in the spotlight

Conservative MSP, Maurice Golden, said that almost two-thirds of rejected local planning applications have been overturned by the government.

Daily Record · Jul 18, 2022