It’s deeply concerning that there has been a 60% rise in violent incidents in North Ayrshire schools since 2022. This reflects a national trend with violence in Scotland’s schools having doubled since 2021 under the SNP. There has been an over 180% increase in secondary schools and a 113% rise in primary schools. Despite repeated […]
The people of Arran are once again facing disruption and cancellation to their vital lifeline ferry services. Last week, there were issues with the Glen Sannox. Now, it’s the Caledonian Isles suffering from problems. The Scottish Government must act to restore a regular and reliable service for islanders.
I’m pleased that rail services are to return to their normal timetable on the Ardrossan Harbour and Largs lines to Glasgow Central from Wednesday. If there are any issues with services going forward, please do not hesitate to get in touch with my office at Katy.Clark.MSP@parliament.scot or on 01294 605 655
North Ayrshire is set to see drastic cuts to social care which will be restricted to critical care only, as a result of the huge deficit facing North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership. I have asked the Scottish Government to intervene and provide emergency funding so that these cuts do not go ahead from […]
I’m pleased that the Scottish Parliament has supported the general principles of my Freedom of Information (FOI) Reform Bill. But it’s disappointing that there will be no progress before the election in May. The next Parliament after May must legislate to deliver FOI reform.
It’s outrageous that families in North Ayrshire are being asked to choose which cuts they want to their care services. The health authority is forcing people to pick from a series of terrible options that would all mean severely cutting provision for those in need. It’s shameful to take a ‘pick and mix’ approach to […]
I support calls from the Fire Brigades Union Scotland for a properly funded, resourced, and fit for purpose Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. We must protect firefighter jobs, reduce response times, repair our stations, and provide a safe working environment for our firefighters.
Passengers across West Scotland have been let down by cuts to bus routes, expensive fares, and impractical timetables. I was pleased to meet with activists from the Better Buses Strathclyde campaign to support plans for bus franchising so that the needs of passengers are put before profit.
I have been contacted by Cumbrae residents who are concerned about CalMac proposals for scheduled maintenance windows. These proposals could see services withdrawn for either six hours per week or one 24 hour period per month, which would represent a direct cut to the island’s vital lifeline ferry services. I am clear that CalMac and […]
A committee of the Scottish Parliament has now taken evidence on the proposals in my Members’ Bill and the Stage 1 report has now been published: https://digitalpublications.parliament.scot/Committees/Report/SPPAC/2026/1/26/fc8774fe-e588-44c7-9b0e-9f3db83f6c92#Introduction