John in the news
Progress for Fife Angling Club
12th July 2010
The Courier reports on the progress of Fife-based angling club in accessing local reservoir.
Fears over impact of Defence Review on Scottish Jobs.
04th July 2010
John Park MSP highlights the importance of maintaining the carrier contracts at Rosyth in the Sunday Express.
West Fife Depot Jobs Loss
01 July 2010
The Dunfermline Press reports on news that Somerfield's Dunfermline distribution depot is to close with the loss of 250 jobs.
Concerns over Budget Cuts
20th June 2010
The Scotsman's opinion piece on recent Budget proposals and their impact on Scotland.
Container Port Plans for Rosyth
12th May 2010
News in The Courier of plans submitted to Fife Council for developments at Rosyth.
Dalgety Bay Defended
30th March 2010
Mid Scotland and Fife MSP John Park has stood up for Dalgety Bay in the Dunfermline Press in defence of its nomination in national carbuncle awards
Forth Crossing Assurances Sought
25th March 2010
John Park MSP sought assurances during Parliamentary question time over procurement processes for the new Forth Crossing. The Dunfermline Press reports.
Public Information Notices Scheme Scrapped
18th March 2010
The Courier reports the Scottish Government have dropped proposals to only advertise Public Information Notices online.
RBS Bonuses
21st February Sunday Mail
Concern over news of RBS Bonuses for top executives in the Sunday Mail
West Fife Sports Centre Developments
4th February 2010 Dunfermline Press
News of Dunfermline's potential to be a centre of sporting excellence reported in the Dunfermline Press
Aircraft Carrier Commitment Welcomed
3rd February 2010 The Courier
Local politicians welcomed news of the continued commitment to the two aircraft carriers which will be assembled at Rosyth
Campaign to Save Local Newspapers
28th January 2010 The Courier
A campaign to retain public information notices being published in the local press is launched in the Scottish Parliament.
Severe Weather Gritting Problems
31st December 2009 The Dunfermline Press
Concerns have been voiced in the Dunfermline Press about the response to the severe weather over the festive period.
Concessionary Rail Travel Row Continues
04th December The Courier
MSP writes to Scotrail as row over proposals to scrap concessionary fares scheme continues
Warm Homes Campaign Awareness
03rd December 2009 Fife Herald
John Park MSP visits Cupar resident to urge greater awareness for Warm Homes Campaign
Call for More Research into Asbestos Related Diseases
03rd December The Courier
The lack of a dedicated research centre for asbestos related diseases was highlight by John Park MSP in The Courier.
Backing for Football Academy
05th November 2009 Dunfermline Press
John Park MSP joins ex-Pars skipper to call for investment in Football Acadamy in the Dunfermline Press
Apprenticeship Redundancies1st November 2009 BBC Online
Proposed support for redundant aprentices challenged as "too little too late" in BBC story.
Importance of Construction Industry Highlighted
28th October 2009 Scottish Building Federation
An article for the Scottish Building Federation highlights the importance of the construction industry to the Scottish Economy
Fight to Save Depot Jobs
15th October Dunfermline Press
John Park MSP speaking to unions over job cuts in the Dunfermline Press
Pay Freeze Call for Top Earners
14th October 2009 The Courier
JohN Park MSP supports calls for a pay freeze for top earners in Fife Council. Read the story here
Debate over Diageo's Future
17th September 2009 The Herald
High quality, permanent jobs for workers were called for by John Park as part of the Scottish Parliament's debate on Diageo's future in Scotland and reported in The Herald.
Government Intervention Demanded for Oceaneering
10th September 2009 Dunfermline Press
John Park MSP repeats calls for a wage subsidy scheme to be itnroduced to help companies on short-time working in the Dunfermline Press.
Free Wifi on Public Transport
7th September 2009
John Park MSP has called for free wifi to be made available on Scotland's buses and trains. Also covered in the Scotland on Sunday and BBC website .
Bausch and Lomb Job Losses
04th September 2009
US contact lense firm announces 500 job losses. Action is called for from the Scottish Government. The Scotsman and Daily Record cover the story.
Ministerial Statement on Diageo
02nd September The Scotsman
John Park MSP on the "avoidable summer of uncertainty" for Diageo workers across Scotland in The Scotsman
Concern for Oceaneering Jobs
27th August 2009 Dunfermline Press
Rosyth based Oceaneering has announced proposals to sack 71 staff it was announced in the Dunfermline Press
RBS Pension Changes for 60, 000 Staff
25th August 2009 The Scotsman
It has emerged around 60,000 Royal Bank of Scotland staff face pension cuts in a move to save money.
Apprenticeship Announcement
12th August 2009 - The Scotsman
John Park comments on the latest apprenticeship announcement. Read the full story in the Scotsman.
Carrier Contract
2nd July 2009 - The Dunfermline Press
"Work is carrying on as normal on the aircraft carriers at Rosyth Dockyard amid renewed speculation over the future of the project"...
You can read the full story here
Rosyth Bypass Campaign Progress
25th June 2009 - The Courier
The Scottish Parliament Public Petitions Committee considered the Rosyth Bypass Petition at its meeting on 5th May.
An update on progress can be read here
Mary Leishman Foundation Walk
25th June 2009 -Dunfermline Press
Fundraising walk for Foundation along the Fife Coastal Path moves closer to £100 000 target.
You can find out more about how the walkers got on here.
Wage Subsidies Under Consideration
22 June 2009 - The Herald
"ProAct" - The Welsh Subsidy scheme is to be examined to see if it can benefit Scotland.
Read the full story here.
Anne Frank Anniversary Remembered in Parliament
11th June 2009 - The Scotsman
John Park MSP writes in the Scotsman about the debate in the Scottish Parliament to mark Anne Frank Day in the 80th Anniversary Year of her birth.
The opinion piece can be accessed here.
Forth Crossing - Fit for Purpose?
11th June 2009 - Dunfermline Press
"FIFE businesses are concerned that the cheaper, revised plans for a new Forth road bridge will not be fit for purpose"....
Read the full story with comment from John Park MSP here.
630 sign Rosyth Bypass Petition
11th June 2009 - Dunfermline Press
A Rosyth Mum has led a campaign for a bypass for Rosyth and built up local support for her petition to the Scottish Parliament.
Read the full story here.
Politicians step up pressure over west Fife Bank jobs
11th June 2009 - Dunfermline Press
John Park MSP is calling for more information from LLoyds over west Fife bank jobs
To read the full story click here.
Campaign for All-Weather Facility for Brechin
02 June 2009 - Brechin Advertiser
Support for a new all-weather facility for Brechin is gathering pace after local campaigners met with John Park MSP.
Read the story in the Brechin Advertiser here.
Apprenticeship Redundancies Reach 1000
24 May 2009 - Sunday Mail
Concern has been expressed after the number of apprentices being made redundant hit 1000 in May.
Read the story in the Sunday Mail here.
Rosyth -Zeebrugge Ferry Relaunched
20th May 2009
John Park MSP used the arrival of the inaugural sailing yesterday to call for the establishment of a dedicated route development body to ensure new international ferry routes from Rosyth can be secure.
To read the fully story click here.
Standing at Football Campaign Reaches Holyrood
A group of fans has won a pledge from MSPs they will investigate their call for a return to standing room at Scottish Premier League matches after more than 2300 signed a petition urging a return to traditional terracings.
To read the full story in The Herald click here or The Dunfermline Press, click here.
Defence Jobs Concern
1 May 2009, The Scotsman
“THOUSANDS of workers in Scotland's naval shipyards were last night warned their jobs could be at risk after David Cameron admitted a future Conservative government would review all major defence contracts…”
To read the full story click here.
Jobs Summit reduced to Wine Reception
2nd of April 2009, Daily Record
Furious MSPs last night claimed a jobs summit had been downgraded to “a cheese and wine party”…
To read the full story click here.
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