Local Voices Matter
Martyn Days last video round-up before Summer recess covers questions about Sustainable Aviation Fuel support for Grangemouth, and on the urgency for detailed Planning Guidance for AI Data Centres.
June 2026
Official Opening
It was a privilege to attend the official opening of the 7th Session of the Scottish Parliament.
The event at the start of each new Parliamentary Session gives MSPs the opportunity to celebrate outstanding local contributions by inviting a “Local Hero” to attend.
I was delighted to have Adam Gillies from Grangemouth, representing East Falkirk and Linlithgow, for his commitment and dedication in bringing people together and making a lasting contribution to the community.
Scotland’s First Home Fund
Applications are now open for Scotland’s First Home Fund.
https://www.mygov.scot/first-homes-fund
Brexit Damage
This week in Parliament Martyn Day raised the continuing damage Brexit is doing to Scotland’s economy and public finances, questioned why energy-rich Scotland still faces high energy costs, and highlighted the importance of the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme as it moves into initial design work.
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LABOUR SHOULD SEND “EVERY PENNY” OF ITS JET FUEL FUND TO GRANGEMOUTH
Westminsters £219m Jet Fuel Fund a “Kick In The Teeth” to Scotland.
Through a fresh start with independence we can be free of these apologists to the Westminster system and use our vast energy wealth to back our key industries and build a wealthier Scotland anew.
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Brexit ten years on
The Scottish Government confirmed it has provided a further £1.6 million to Falkirk Council this year to support the next stage of the Flood Protection scheme, on top of £23 million already provided since 2016-17.
Grangemouth Flood Protection
The Scottish Government confirmed it has provided a further £1.6 million to Falkirk Council this year to support the next stage of the Flood Protection scheme, on top of £23 million already provided since 2016-17.
Scotland Targeted
Foreign interference, dark money and energy security all point to the same conclusion: Scotland needs the powers to protect our democracy and act in our own interests.
UNISON fair visa campaign
Martyn Day MSP was delighted to attend UNISON Scotland’s Fair Visa Campaign demonstration at the Scottish Parliament, alongside Falkirk West MSP Gary Bouse, meeting valued migrant workers from across the Falkirk district and hearing directly about the pressures they face under the UK Government’s hostile visa rules.
