Bob Doris MSP
@bobdorissnp
SNP MSP Maryhill & Springburn from 2016. Stay in Maryhill with Janet & our kids. For an Independent Scotland. (Promoted by Gavin Brownlie on behalf of Bob Doris MSP both of SNP, 68 St Vincent Terrace, Glasgow, G3 8DX)
The First Homes Fund helps first-time buyers buy a home worth up to £300,000, with an equity contribution of up to £10,000. ** Now Open ** Find out more at www.mygov.scot/first-homes-...
It was good to have the chance to visit the Cafe D' Jaconelli exhibition in @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social . An excellent display about a much-loved local business.
Just some of the highlights from the last week. From chatting with many voters, it's clear they value SNP policies which help families. From the Scottish Child Payment, to the doubling of childcare; from ensuring a university education is free to making sure Scotland maintains free prescriptions.
Here is what the SNP announced this weekend: * Support for first-time home buyers * Expanding Childcare * Doubling the number of walk-in GP centres * £10m to help Glasgow following last week's fire Read more at https://www.bob.scot/conference/
Out highlighting SNP plans to launch a network of walk-in GP hubs. With waiting times coming down, the we're is improving NHS care More at https://f.mtr.cool/dyxzkafvow
I welcome the fact the first walk-in GP service has now opened. Such a service in the northwest of Glasgow could make a real difference in easing pressures and improving people’s experience. As such, I have asked the ScotGovt if they will consider such a service locally More: https://www.bob.scot/GP
Today in Parliament, I called for reform of Local Housing Allowance (LHA). LHA pays the rent in the private rented sector for low-income benefit claimants across the UK. More at: https://www.bob.scot/first-ministers-questions-local-housing-allowance/
I am pleased that the Scottish Government has confirmed that Scotrail fares will be frozen for the financial year 2026-27. This is further good news following the permanent abolition of peak rail fares. https://www.gov.scot/news/scotrail-fares-frozen-for-12-months/
It was great to see so many people at my adoption night last night. A thank you to John Swinney & Sandra White for speaking, and Campbell Gunn for singing. But a special thank you to everyone who came along, took part & had fun. Get in touch - Bob.Doris@snp.org or visit https://www.bob.scot/contact
Just a reminder that my Adoption Night and Fundraiser is this Saturday in the Maryhill Burgh Halls. You can buy tickets at https://www.bob.scot/events Or, let me know you are coming along by sending a DM / email bob.doris@snp.org
My adoption and fundraiser is taking place on SATURDAY 31 JANUARY at the Maryhill Burgh Halls (from 7pm). 👉Find out more, and buy tickets at https://www.bob.scot/events
My election campaign sessions this week are below. For more details email bob.doris@snp.org or DM me.
Details of campaign sessions this week in Glasgow Kelvin and Maryhill. For more details DM me or email Bob.Doris@snp.org
Still time to buy raffle tickets from @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social (Maryhill Burgh Halls) - with loads of prizes (and support) from local organisations. 🎫 Buy from the Halls reception until Wednesday at 3pm or online at https://www.maryhillburghhalls.org.uk/shop/p/christmas-raffle-ticket
Details of my campaign sessions this week: 👉 Sat 13 @ 11am, Maryhill 👉 Sun14 @ 11am, St Georges Cross For more details, or to get in touch email me at bob.doris@snp.org
Details of my campaign sessions for this weekend below. For more info, email me at bob.doris@snp.org
SNP Kelvin and Maryhill social night. All members and their guests welcome. 👉For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/snp-kelvin-maryhill-christmas-social-tickets-1923251941329
The Scottish Govt try where they can to offer additional support to our unpaid carers. A good example is Carers Allowance Supplement. This is an extra payment, paid twice a year, to more than 96,000 carers in Scotland - it's not available anywhere else in the UK. More: https://mygov.scot/carers
Good to catch up with the First Minister in Maryhill today. Thanks to all the Kelvin & Maryhill activists who were out supporting our #voteSNP campaign this afternoon.
Details of my campaign sessions for this weekend. If you are a local SNP member, check your email for more details! If you've any questions, do get in touch - email bob.doris@snp.org
Last week, I hosted a parliamentary roundtable event with MSPs + Govt officials to discuss the impressive contribution Glasgow Kelvin College makes to learners and our city economy. We found opportunities to support the College, to build on their current success. I will pursue this with the ScotGov
Out today in Wyndford. Thank you to everyone who took the time to chat.
Chilly day, but good to get out and speak to people in Maryhill this afternoon.
Be part of the third Wester Common Unity Market this Saturday, 22nd November, from 10am to 2pm 🕙
Maryhill Fire Station are celebrating their 30th anniversary with an open day, this Saturday
Details of my campaign sessions this week. If you are a local SNP member, check your emails for more, or message me at Bob.Doris@snp.org
I submitted a motion in Parliament calling for the Abolition of the unelected House of Lords. It continues to be an affront to democracy. Despite Labour pledging to abolish it for the last 115 years, they have delayed even the most modest reforms. Its time is long up, it is time for it to go.
A big thank you to everyone who spoke with us today as we were out campaigning in Woodside. #ActiveSNP
It was good to meet again with @charitydebra.bsky.social this week at the Scottish Parliament where I hosted a reception. We heard from those with lived experience of Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), and more about the work Debra are looking to take forward to improve the lives of those with EB.
There has been significant concern over the UK Government’s National Insurance increases on employment. Despite that we have thankfully saw unemployment fall to 3.7% in Scotland. It has risen to 5% in the UK (ONS figures July to September).