Maurice Golden
@mgoldenmsp
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Scottish Conservative MSP for North East Scotland. All views expressed are my own.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined May 2016
Supply teachers are vital, but a £1.8m bill whilst new grads can’t get jobs isn’t right. SNP cuts and Labour’s NI hikes are draining school budgets and shutting out the next generation of teachers. My comments in @thecourieruk. 👇 https://t.co/yNhbY8Eimc
thecourier.co.uk
Freedom of Information data has revealed the schools across Angus where supply teacher costs are highest.
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"Dundee's been like the Wild West in previous years." @mgoldenmsp has raised concerns over no Firework Control Zones being implemented in Dundee for the second consecutive year, with no pending community applications being submitted to Dundee City Council.
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The draft circular economy strategy has been launched. There are positive notes, such as procurement reform, but there’s still no real urgency. It’s yet another consultation with the resultant plans another year on top of that. #CircularEconomyNow
https://t.co/eBrekDFatQ
gov.scot
Scottish Government consultation for the Draft Circular Economy Strategy.
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Done correctly, deposit return could be transformative for recycling bottles and reducing litter. The previous attempt in Scotland should serve as a lesson on what not to do. My comments in @ScotExpress.👇 https://t.co/QMJExllOt7
scottishdailyexpress.co.uk
The bungling ministerial career of Lorna Slater could yet cost Scots millions as Biffa seeks to recoup its losses through the courts
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The draft circular economy strategy has been launched. There are positive notes, such as procurement reform, but there’s still no real urgency. It’s yet another consultation with the resultant plans another year on top of that. #CircularEconomyNow
https://t.co/eBrekDFatQ
gov.scot
Scottish Government consultation for the Draft Circular Economy Strategy.
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Disappointing that Dundee will have no Firework Control Zones again this year. Communities, businesses and emergency services are left to face the disruption. It must be easier to access protections. My comments in @thecourieruk.👇 https://t.co/ttLA9FG3hc
thecourier.co.uk
In 2023 year local authorities in Scotland were given new powers to allow them to introduce so-called firework control zones.
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I agree with the Scottish Government that we must avoid sending waste outwith Scotland for treatment. So, it’s good to hear they are actively working on solutions.
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I agree with the Scottish Government that we must avoid sending waste outwith Scotland for treatment. So, it’s good to hear they are actively working on solutions.
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Delighted to see cross-party support for my Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill. Stealing a pet is traumatic and must be treated more seriously. My Bill is a vital step to protect our dogs and deliver justice for victims. #DogTheft #ScotParl
https://t.co/C1rio9PZA1
news.stv.tv
An offender could be jailed for up to 12 months and fined.
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On #WorldAnimalDay, let’s back the @ScottishSPCA’s mission to make Scotland the best place in the world for animals. As an MSP, I’ve been proud to stand up for animal welfare, including my current work on a new Dog Theft Bill. I’ll keep using my voice for animals. 🐾
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It would be great to see the Dons have a new stadium at the beach. Pittodrie is past its sell by date unfortunately.
Aberdeen Football Club hosted Aberdeen City Council leaders at Pittodrie on Friday. The meeting focused on a new report which shows that a new, multi-sports community stadium at Aberdeen Beach would inject at least £1.6 billion into the economy over the next 50 years ⤵️
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🐾Great to see Maurice Golden MSP’s Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill has passed Stage 1! @mgoldenmsp's Bill aims to make dog theft a standalone offence, recognising the theft causes loss to both owner and dog & improve data records on this serious crime.
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I am delighted that the Scottish Parliament has backed my Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1. There’s still much work to do though, and this is why it’s so important we see this made law.👇
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The UK is an international climate leader; backtracking on this could have disastrous affects on our planet; and on the economy that has invested in this direction of travel : it’s all about balance- a sustainable env hand in hand with a sustainable economy.
Conservative former Prime Minister Theresa May has criticised Kemi Badenoch’s accouncement that a future Tory government would scrap the UK's world-leading climate legislation, describing it as a “catastrophic mistake”. Tory leader Ms Badenoch announced plans to repeal the
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I am delighted that the Scottish Parliament has backed my Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1. There’s still much work to do though, and this is why it’s so important we see this made law.👇
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We are delighted @mgoldenmsp's Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill has passed Stage 1! The Bill will make dog theft a standalone offence that would recognise dogs as sentient and acknowledge the welfare impact. It will also improve data recording to reflect the scale of the issue.
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We are strong supporters of @mgoldenmsp Bill and are looking forward to this afternoon's debate. Dog theft is an abhorrent crime and we urge MSPs of all parties to support it today.
Today is the Stage 1 debate of my new Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill. 🐾 I’m looking forward to speaking in the debate, to explaining why this awful crime deserves more attention and to securing the support of my fellow MSPs.
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Learn why these women are choosing Waymo over traditional ride-hailing services and say they feel much safer.
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Today is the Stage 1 debate of my new Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill. 🐾 I’m looking forward to speaking in the debate, to explaining why this awful crime deserves more attention and to securing the support of my fellow MSPs.
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This afternoon I will be 🗣️ in Stage 1: Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill The theft of a dog is one of the most traumatic things that can happen to an owner but the law considers it alongside the theft of an inanimate object. My colleague @MGoldenMSP's Bill addresses these issues 👏🏼
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🐾 Dogs aren’t property, they’re family. That’s why I’m introducing a new Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill with tougher penalties for dog theft. Thanks to @stooshiescot for the chance to explain why this change is long overdue.
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