The Latest Breaking News from Mercedes Villalba

Dundee could be first Scots city to ban disposable vapes as MSP backs Record campaign

Mercedes Villalba, Labour’s environment spokeswoman, also urged contenders vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon to ban the devices Scotland-wide.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Labour block councillor from MP race after 'liking' Nicola Sturgeon tweet

A LABOUR councillor has said her party blocked her from standing to become an MP in part because she had “liked” a tweet from First…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2022

Student accommodation to be included in Scottish Government rent freeze plans

Labour MSP Mercedes Villalba wrote to tenants' minister Patrick Harvie to ask for clarification on the government's rent freeze plans.

Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon 'set to announce rent freeze' TODAY in Holyrood statement

SCOTLAND’S First Minister is due to unveil a rent freeze for tenants as part of the Programme for Government on Tuesday, reports say.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2022

Labour MSP schooled on devolution basics after attack on Nicola Sturgeon

SOME Scottish Labour MSPs don't seem to have done their homework ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2022

Wealthy pushing up land costs to ‘greenwash’ image, campaigners warn

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2022

Labour in rent controls challenge against SNP and Greens

HOLYROOD will today vote on whether to introduce an emergency rent freeze to help ease the cost-of-living burden on “hard-pressed” tenants.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2022

Labour MSP blasts Scottish Government opposition to rent freezes to help tenants

Mercedes Villalba had proposed a halt to rent increases across Scotland until a system of national rent controls can be introduced.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

SNP and Greens under pressure to back emergency rent freeze for Scots tenants

Mercedes Villalba, who represents the North East for Labour, is proposing a freeze on increases until a system of national rent controls is in place.

Daily Record · May 28, 2022

Cracks starting to show in Scottish Labour as key figures blast 'shameful' Tory council deals

A current MSP and two former party politicians have hit out at the numerous deals made between Labour and the Tories in chambers across Scotland

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2022