LOCAL MP WRITES TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OVER PARKING CHARGES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dundee East MP Stewart Hosie has written to Angus Council chief executive, Margo Williamson, regarding the Councils proposals for new parking charges. The MP, who represents Angus towns such as Monifeith and Carnoustie raised concerns over small businesses and the high streets in the towns. Angus Council has proposed to bring in charges of £1 for the first hour on and off-street, with a £2 two-hour

It is time for the UK government to finally act and create a permanent commercial financial dispute resolution platform to alleviate the suffering of victims of miss selling. https://www.facebook.com/StewartHosieSNP/videos/1516269095160168/ #RBSMemo #TreasurySelectCommittee #StewartHosieMP

The roll out of Universal Credit has been a shambles. People are really struggling. I'm delighted to call for reform and back the #FixItNow campaign. #FixItNow #UniversalCredit #StewartHosieMP

I was delighted to seek support for the excellent Dundee 2023 bid for European Capital of Culture at PMQs on Wednesday. I asked the Prime Minister: "A successful bid by Dundee would create over 1,500 new jobs, boost the local economy by £128 million and add almost 5% to local GDP. "I hope the Prime Minister can put her views on Europe to one side and support a transformative bid from one of the most vibrant and forward thinking cities in the UK." I was also delighted to be at

Dundee East MP Stewart Hosie has re-iterated the call for the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service to be exempt from VAT. Mr Hosie said: I cannot understand why the Westminster government has refused to exempt the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service from value added tax (VAT), despite repeated demands from the Scottish Government and politicians of all persuasions. ... I agree with the Fire Brigade Union, who simply cannot see why VAT rules apply uniquely to Scotland, while the

I was delighted to take part in the #RecoveryWalkScotland on Saturday. What a fantastic turnout for this very inspiring event! #RecoveryWalkScotland #Dundee #DundeeSN #StewartHosieMP

My new surgery schedule is now up and running. I will have my regular surgeries on a Friday, please call 01382 623200 for an appointment. I will also be holding quarterly surgeries throughout my constituency on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the months of September, December, March and June. Please find these detailed below. The first of my new quarterly surgeries will take place on Friday 8th and 15th of December 2017. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact

Stewart Hosie, MP for Dundee East, congratulates three local groups on securing a total of £29,375 National Lottery funding after applying to the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland. Firstly, 53rd Angus (1st Newbigging) Scout Group received a £9,400 grant from Big Lottery Fund, which will be used to upgrade and improve facilities available at their scout hut and to purchase a box trailer for transporting outdoor equipment. Braeview Academy also recently received a £9,975

On Sunday I attended and spoke at the Rohingya rally in Dundee City Centre. I am deeply concerned about the situation in Rakhine Province, and the plight of the Rohingya people and others caught up in this violence. It is vital that the UK is actively involved in securing a solution, both in terms of the provision of aid, and exerting influence on the government of Burma. Scotland stands ready to support the UK Government in providing an appropriate response to this situation

I am delighted to support the Dundee Recovery Walk Scotland 2017 taking place on 30 September from 11am - 4pm. It will be hosted by RecoveryDundee and everyone is welcome to join in. The Walk and Recovery Festival will be an opportunity for everyone to feel and see personally the benefits that recovery from addiction brings to Scotland. It is shaping up to be a really big event so for more information or to register for the event, please visit the following link: www.sc