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Thursday, Nov 18

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Government must come clean on multi-million Covid contracts

Call for full disclosure on Randox as corruption scandal continues to engulf Tory party Yesterday afternoon I led for the SNP in the debate into the scandal involving former Tory MP Owen Paterson and Covid testing firm Randox, which…

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Summer/autumn 2021 newsletter

I hope the last few months have been a bit easier for everyone as coronavirus restrictions ease and we are able to get out and about a bit more. It remains important that we still do what we can to follow guidance and help reduce the risk…

Plea to help Afghan Spirit Aid staff in fear for lives

Scots actor David Hayman and Brendan O’Hara MP join forces calling for UK government to take action In August, just days after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan I wrote to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in my…

Global leaders must give the world a fighting chance in the war against climate change

On Thursday, October 21, Brendan took part in the House of Common’s general debate on COP26. A copy of his speech is below and you can listen to it by clicking on the video link above. “I thank the Backbench Business Committee and Caroline…

UK government must do all it can to free Nazanin

Argyll & Bute MP Brendan O’Hara said the UK Government has “dreadfully let down” British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her family and must take all steps necessary to make sure she is released as soon as possible. This…

Argyll & Bute MP calls for U-turn on Universal Credit cuts

Threat to families across constituency if £20 a week Tory cuts go ahead Brendan O’Hara MP has urged the UK government to U-turn on the “devastating” Tory cuts to Universal Credit – as new analysis shows over 6,000 people in Argyll & Bute…

World leaders must ‘get it right’ at COP26

UK Government should engage with devolved administrations and ensure global climate summit is a ‘people’s COP’ I was very pleased to secure a Back Bench Business Debate on the Role and Response of the Devolved Administrations in the UN…

‘One of the darkest days for democracy’

Argyll & Bute MP Brendan O’Hara says Tory bill an attack on freedom and rights ‘like never before’ Today, in the House of Commons, I spoke on behalf of many constituents and others across Scotland, who are deeply concerned about Tory…

Local MP calls for Foreign Secretary to explain Afghanistan evacuation email ‘black hole’

Brendan O’Hara backed by Scots actor David Hayman, “this government should hang their heads in shame” Argyll & Bute MP Brendan O’Hara has called for an immediate explanation as to why thousands of emails from MP offices listing charity…

Argyll & Bute MP demands equality for 6,700 ‘WASPI’ women across constituency

Brendan O’Hara MP calls for DWP to take immediate action in response to damning PHSO report The UK Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) must act with “utmost urgency” to rectify mistakes resulting in 6,700 women across Argyll & Bute – and…

Tuesday, Nov 16

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UK government must step up to secure Nazanin’s release

This afternoon I took part in the Westminster Hall debate on the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. Her situation, rightly, commanded the attention of so many Members of Parliament, that is was standing room only. Member from across the…