Tag: Foysol Choudhury MSP
Choudhury worried that Circular Economy Bill “does not go far enough”
Foysol Choudhury MSP has said that The Scottish Government's Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill does not go far enough to tackle overconsumption and create a true circular economy, in order to meet climate change targets.Mr...
Support needed for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Representatives from Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home (EDCH) attended The Scottish Parliament during the week to explain their need for help to ensure that pets are not separated from their families.The problem of...
Lessons to be learned a decade after tragedy
It is 10 years since the 2013 Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh when thousands were killed and injured.
In the factory building which collapsed clothing was being manufactured for Primark, among other fashion outlets. Following...
MSP wants schools to teach children about Scotland’s colonial past
Responding after hosting a roundtable in the Scottish Parliament on Education Reform, Lothian MSP, Foysol Choudhury said: "The Education Reform Roundtable I hosted at the Scottish Parliament was a great success."The fantastic speeches from our esteemed...
Choudhury says enough is enough
In Edinburgh, the closure of The Filmhouse, Gorgie City Farm, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art’s Modern Two, The Prentice Centre and many more communityloved facilities are threatened with closure.For example, The Muirhouse Millenium Centre,...
Lothians MSP urges constituents to seek help with energy bills
Advice Direct Scotland held a parliamentary reception at Holyrood where Lothians MSP Foysol Choudhury met them to find out ways they can help his constituents.The charity provides free practical advice to anyone who...
Lothians MSP visits the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh
Foysol Choudhury, MSP for Lothian, writes about his recent visit to the Royal Blind School."I recently had a great visit to the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh, run by leading sight loss charity Sight Scotland,...
Celebrating International Mother Language Day at the City Chambers
Delegates gathered at the City Chambers on Monday, to celebrate “International Mother Language Day”. The annual event organised by The Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) promotes linguistic and cultural diversity, aiming to...
Call for pedestrian crossing on school route
West Lothian resident, Paul Mallon, asked the MSP, Foysol Choudhury, to visit Polkemmet Road in Whitburn.Both Mr Mallon and other local parents have expressed concerns about the route to St Joseph Primary School...
Choudhury speaks out on social security
Lothians MSP, Foysol Choudhury, has called on The Scottish Government to be ambitious in its approach to Social Security.During a debate in The Scottish Parliament titled ‘’Accessing Scottish Social Security Benefits’’, he called for...
