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Marie McNair MSP praises Scottish healthcare services
An MSP has praised the progress in healthcare services in West Dumbartonshire. Clydebank and Milngavie MSP Marie McNair's comments come following an increase in operations, reductions in waiting times, and rising numbers of GPs. In October, NHS Scotland recorded its highest monthly number of operations since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with 271,328 procedures carried out. This represents a 4.6% increase on the previous year. Ms McNair said: "Under John Swinney’s leade
15 hours ago2 min read


Clydebank MSP leads debate on aggressive type of cancer
Clydebank and Milngavie MSP Marie McNair is leading a debate in the Scottish Parliament today to raise awareness about an aggressive type of cancer. Cholangiocarcinoma, also referred to as bile duct cancer, is the second most common primary liver cancer in the world. The disease causes few symptoms in its early stages and those that do present tend to be quite vague, such as nausea and loss of appetite. It is difficult to diagnose, meaning it is often missed, misdiagnosed and
Nov 31 min read


Multi-agency meeting called after fears of 'illegal activity' at Kilpatrick Hills
A multi-agency meeting has been called after a growing number of concerns raised about 'illegal activity' at the Kilpatrick Hills. Marie...
Oct 62 min read


MSP praises plan to end child poverty in West Dunbartonshire
Marie McNair has welcomed the expansion of the Fairer Futures Partnerships. Clydebank and Milngavie MSP Marie McNair has shown support...
Oct 61 min read


Marie McNair backs SNP call for UK to recognise state of Palestine
A local MSP has called on the UK Government to take immediate action on the crisis in Palestine. Marie McNair, MSP for Clydebank and...
Sep 121 min read


MSP praises Clydebank charity shop for 'fantastic' work
Marie McNair, SNP MSP, visited the Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) shop in Clydebank on Thursday, August 28. CHSS is Scotland’s...
Sep 122 min read


Marie McNair MSP: 'It is clear Labour does not care about Clydebank'
I hope you have all been enjoying the nice weather we have been having over the summer. As the Scottish Parliament has been in recess, I...
Sep 82 min read


Clydebank MSP says housing action plan will ‘directly help families’
Clydebank and Milngavie MSP Marie McNair has praised the Scottish Government's Housing Action Plan. The plan's main objective is to...
Sep 81 min read


Marie McNair MSP praised newly-reopened Clydebank Museum
A newly-reopened museum shining a light on Clydebank’s history has received praise from a local MSP. Marie McNair, SNP MSP for Clydebank...
Sep 81 min read


MSP honoured Clydebank priest in Scottish Parliament
Marie McNair, has formally recognised Canon William McGinley in the Scottish Parliament for his 63 years of service to the Catholic...
Aug 82 min read


Clydebank MSP praised students as they receive exam results
SNP MSP Marie McNair has praised young people as students across Clydebank and Milngavie receive their exam results. An SNP MSP has...
Aug 82 min read


'Clydebank has unfortunate legacy of asbestos-related illness'
Constituents may recall that, at the end of June, I always hold an annual Action Mesothelioma Day debate in the Scottish Parliament. I...
Jun 302 min read


Clydebank MSP Marie McNair to seek re-election in 2026
On Wednesday, the SNP released their list of candidates for the Scottish Parliament election, which includes Marie, who is looking to be...
May 212 min read


Appeal for more foster carers in Clydebank and Milngavie
Marie McNair MSP is asking those interested in the area to consider fostering, with Scotland needing at least 400 more foster carers...
May 211 min read


Small businesses need our support
I am aware of the strong feeling surrounding the introduction of parking charges across Bearsden. As a Member of the Scottish Parliament,...
Apr 112 min read


Labour Welfare Cuts are Damaging and Dangerous
Following news that the UK Chancellor intended to introduce welfare reforms, I secured a debate on the 6th of March in the Scottish...
Apr 112 min read


Budget delivers on issues that matter
Image description: Milngavie reservoir with gentle waves on a glassy surface, trees across the shore with grey clouds bubbling above I...
Feb 172 min read


'Labour promised change, but all the WASPI women got was betrayal'
Just prior to Christmas, the UK Labour Government announced they would not compensate the WASPI women. Â This is utterly shameful, and I...
Feb 52 min read


Fall in child poverty rates in West Dunbartonshire predicted
Image description: two young children walking hand in hand towards a close entrance The Joseph Rowntree Foundation publication suggests...
Feb 51 min read


HPV vaccination programme praised by Clydebank MSP
Last year, 73.1 per cent of pupils in West Dunbartonshire received the vaccine (Image description: a pair of hands in blue gloves...
Feb 31 min read
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