Tag: Owen Thompson MP
MP visits local community garden
Owen Thompson MP visited the Newtongrange Community Garden on Tuesday and learned about how they view sustainability. He also saw for himself the transformation from an abandoned wasteland into an award-winning garden and haven...
Midlothian MP backs the Great Daffodil Appeal
Owen Thompson MP for Midlothian met with actor Jane Horrocks to give his support to Marie Curie's annual Great Daffodil Appeal.
The event at Westminster was held to draw attention go the need for fundraising...
Midlothian MP starts veterans survey
Owen Thompson MP is working with a cross-party group of MPs to launch a survey about the experiences of veterans applying for support from the War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation schemes.
As a long...
Small breweries threatened by rising costs
Rocketing production costs threatens small breweries.
Owen Thompson MP has urged support for the UK's independent breweries as the cost-of-living crisis threatens to bring widespread closures in the pub and brewery sectors.Mr Thompson was speaking...
MP warns against cost of living scams
During Scotland's ScamWatch Fortnight, Midlothian MP Owen Thompson urged residents to be on their guard against scams, especially as the cost of living soars.
This year’s ‘Read Between the Li(n)es’ campaign highlights the importance of...
MP wants access to cash protected
Owen Thompson MP has called for action to protect access to cash as the funding model puts more free ATMs at risk all over the UK.
Mr Thompson attended an industry event at Westminster hosted...
Thompson supports investigation into Prime Minister’s conduct
Owen Thompson SNP MP for Midlothian has spoken out in support of demands for an investigation into the Prime Minister's conduct during the pandemic.
The MP spoke out about the Prime Minister's behaviour during the...
Thompson calls for lifting of visa regulations for Ukrainian refugees
Owen Thompson MP has called for The UK Government to lift visa restrictions for refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine.
The call comes as the UN confirmed more than 500,000 people have fled the...
Campaign to save Mavisbank will feature in Westminster debate on Tuesday
Midlothian MP Brings Save Mavisbank campaign to Westminster.
Owen Thompson MP is today bringing the long-fought campaign to restore Midlothian’s historic Mavisbank House to Westminster.
The Midlothian MP will lead a debate that he secured...
Thompson wants a return to proxy voting at Westminster
Owen Thompson MP has called for a return to a proxy voting scheme for MPs who cannot attend the House in person for legitimate health reasons.
The Midlothian MP is unable to register his vote...
Thompson wants financial support for excluded businesses and individuals
Midlothian MP, Owen Thompson, will urge the UK Government on Wednesday to finally deliver meaningful support to individuals and businesses who have found themselves excluded from financial support throughout the pandemic.
Mr Thompson will...
Thompson talks farming at PMQs
Owen Thompson the MP for Midlothian told the Prime Minister today that the trade deal the UK has agreed with Australia will put Scottish farming, animal welfare standards and Scotland's growing food industry at...
Speaking to Owen Thompson MP
Speaking to Owen Thompson MP over Zoom for this interview, it was clear that one of the reasons he enjoyed working from home was spending much more time with his young daughter.
He explained that...
Thompson leads debate on support for small limited companies
Owen Thompson MP is leading a debate in the House of Commons on Monday calling on the UK Government to provide greater parity in financial support for small limited company directors. The Midlothian MP...
Lifeline Universal Credit must not be cut
Owen Thompson MP has called for the £20 per week rise in Universal Credit to be made permanent to help protect from poverty, and build recovery, as lockdown restrictions remain.
Speaking during questions to the...
Thompson demands rejection of UK Government’s ‘attack on devolution’
Owen Thompson MP called for Scottish politicians from all parties to reject the Internal Market Bill which he says will undermine decisions of the Scottish Parliament and the devolution settlement.
Mr Thompson was speaking during the...
Midlothian MP criticises Prime Minister for refusing furlough extension
THOMPSON SLAMS PM FOR TELLING EVENTS SECTOR TO GET BACK INTO WORK
Owen Thompson MP criticised the Prime Minister Boris Johnson today at Prime Minister's Questions for refusing to consider extending furlough support for the...
MP wants benefits sanctions scrapped
Owen Thompson MP for Midlothian called on the UK Government to rethink the plans to reinstate benefits sanctions after a three month suspension during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Mr Thompson wrote to the Work and Pensions...
Coronavirus – furlough scheme extended
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the various government schemes which pay employees who are on furlough due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be extended to the autumn.
Those eligible under the Self-Employment Income...
Midlothian MP calls for swift action for business and workers
Owen Thompson MP for Midlothian has called for swifter, clearer action from government to support workers and businesses devastated by the coronavirus crisis.
Mr Thompson wrote to the Chancellor seeking greater clarity about the emergency...
