Proud to be one of 100 MPs demanding decisive action on the climate and ecological emergency by supporting the CEE Bill.
As Spokesperson for Energy and Climate Change, I will continue to press the UK Government to follow the lead of the Scottish Government and deliver a greener planet.
I will once again be holding a virtual surgery this coming Friday.
However, if this particular date and time is not suitable for yourself, there is no need to worry. You can contact my office and they can give you details of future surgeries and availability.
As someone who has suffered hearing loss, I am happy to support World Hearing Day 2021.
More importantly, I pay tribute to all those who help others manage their disability.
Here I am with some local volunteers back in 2016.
Palestinian families are subject to forced evictions and demolitions - a breach of international law.
I asked the UK Government to implement trade bans on products from illegal settlements.
The Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa was evidently baffled and unable to provide a viable answer.
Alan Brown MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun has nominated local charity, No-one Dies Alone for Community Campaign of the Year 2021.
The MP has put the Ayrshire based charity in the running for a Your UK Parliament Award to pay tribute to the work they carry out locally. The ‘Your UK Parliament Awards’ celebrate people across the UK who have taken action on issues they care about and made a difference in their community.
No-one Dies Alone currently has 36 volunteers who aim to provide emotional support and befriending services for people who are dying and do not have family, as well as offering respite for those with families. The organisation was set-up by constituent Linda McCurrach in October 2018 after her mother sadly passed away.
Fortunately, Linda was able to be by her mother’s side when she passed away, but the thought of nobody being there haunted her. After some research, she found there was a charity in Inverclyde who provided end of life companionship but found no Ayrshire alternative – inspiring her to start her own and then achieving charitable status in October 2019.
Commenting, Alan Brown MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun said:
“We are blessed that there are so many charitable services who carry out fantastic work across the constituency. There are so many to choose from but the main reason I have decided to nominate No-one Dies Alone is, so much of the work they do goes unnoticed and does not get the credit it deserves.
“It shows what wonderful people Linda and the rest of the companions are. To put themselves in what is such a difficult situation and give people some peace in their final moments is harrowing – it is truly special to give your time to befriend someone you know you will soon be mourning their passing.
“They have been able to change the lives of so many people by being there when they have needed it most. Being able to keep someone at peace in the last moments of their life is something to be treasured.
“Like everyone else, the organisation has also had to adapt to the effects of the pandemic. For a period, they had to suspend their services to just telephone but due to getting as many referrals brought it back. The aspect of giving respite to families is also illustrated through the effects of the pandemic – given some people were unable to travel and spend the last moments with their loved ones.
“Instead of being frightened and worried, No-one Dies Alone has illustrated the importance of comfort and peace in one’s last moments and that is something that will live with me forever.”
Also commenting, Gordon Jenkins, Chair of No-one Dies Alone Board:
“People who are dying, especially those who are dying and alone, can carry a heavy burden. So too can families, and those left behind.
Our compassionate staff and volunteers work at many levels to help them carry the load. It is very kind of Alan to nominate our organisation as it means the hard work and dedication we have to the cause, and the people we support, is being recognised.”
You can contact the organisation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Delighted to take part in my first Virtual Street Surgery today.
From 2019 we have been doing regular street surgeries but unfortunately due to the pandemic this has not been possible. Therefore, it was good to find an alternative and find new ways of engagement.
I enjoyed discussing matters with constituents from Kilmaurs and getting an idea of what issues, both locally and nationally, matter to them.
If you were unable to make it, no need to worry. If you received a letter from myself you will have the feedback forms that you can send back (free postage) with details of what subjects you would like to bring to my attention.
Keep an eye on the post. I could be coming to your area very soon...
A cold weather payment has been triggered for Kilmarnock and Loudoun. The payment is from the period of 7th - 13th February 2021.
£25 will be paid to eligible residents within the constituency living in the postcode districts listed. Additionally, the postcodes of G77 and G78 in the area of the Eaglesham moor have also triggered a payment from 6th - 12th February.
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I will once again be holding a virtual surgery this coming Friday.
However, if this particular date and time is not suitable for yourself, there is no need to worry. You can contact my office and they can give you details of future surgeries and availability.
In Kilmarnock and Loudoun Independent Age estimates that 1236 people are missing out on Warm Home Discount payments every year because they aren’t getting Pension Credit. I back the charities calls for a new written strategy on the uptake.
I will once again be holding a virtual surgery this coming Friday.
However, if this particular date and time is not suitable for yourself, there is no need to worry. You can contact my office and they can give you details of future surgeries and availability.
Like everyone, I was horrified by the events of last night. My thoughts go out to the family and friends of the bereaved during this extremely difficult time.
I'd also like to pay tribute to our excellent emergency services for their actions and bravery. They are already working extremely hard to ensure our safety at this time and we cannot thank them enough.
There is a police presence at Crosshoue Hospital, however, the hospital is still operational and continuing to take patients after being put into a three-hour lockdown last night.
However, due to the ongoing investigation, the following roads remain closed but diversions are in place; West George Street, Portland Street, Garden Street via Hill Street to Portland Street, Union Street and U723 to C50 Brackenhill.
Although there are no wider safety concerns, I still ask people to look out for one another.
Plenty of my constituents have been affected by Green Deal mis-selling.
As a member of the APPG, I welcome the public evidence session this Thursday.
You can get in touch to raise awareness:
I will be holding another Virtual Surgery on Friday 5th February.
However, if this particular date and time is not suitable for yourself, there is no need to worry. You can contact my office and they can give you details of future surgeries and availability.
Alan Brown MP pleads with Government over welfare cuts.
The MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun has asked the UK Government to not follow through on the proposed £20 cut to the universal credit uplift.
Last week, members voted in favour of keeping the uplift payment after the Tories abstained on the motion tabled by the opposition. However, there are no guarantees this will be honoured by the Government.
He said:
“Child poverty is a disgrace in the UK and it is strongly linked to welfare payments. Quite clearly, more people are going to be pushed into poverty if the Tory Government continue with their planned cut to the £20 uplift in universal credit and the working tax credit.
“Ministers have ducked this all day, but given that the Government did not vote against the motion last week, they have a duty to honour that motion, so will the Secretary of State confirm what discussions she has had with the Chancellor about retaining the vital £20 uplift?”
However, Dr Coffey made no further pledges as she responded:
“I updated the House in November and did say that we would be reviewing this in the new year. That is exactly what we are doing, and I am actively considering with the Chancellor the best way to continue to try to support people who are impacted on strongly by the economic impacts of this pandemic.”
Commenting, the MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun said:
“Although disappointed, I am not surprised. The Tories aren’t ruling anything out or giving any faith they are going to keep it.
“This is not party politics; it’s about doing what’s right. They have to keep the uplift payment otherwise we will see more and more pushed into poverty, it’s as simple as that.
“Many of my constituents will be affected by this as we have seen first-hand the shameful effects of welfare cuts. I have been contacted by a number of constituents on the issue who pleaded with me not to vote in favour of the cuts.
“I have repeatedly called on the UK Government to make the £20 increase to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits permanent and to extend an equivalent uplift to people claiming legacy benefits who have so far been left out of additional support.
“The UK Government’s reassurance that the £20 uplift will stay in place until ‘at least’ April 2021 is simply not good enough; people need confirmation that it will be made permanent.
“People are now facing a cliff edge in April because the UK Government has failed to act and as usual has let this issue run on into the eleventh hour.”
As healthcare systems around the world continue to face unprecedented disruption due to covid, new Unicef #FutureAtRisk report demonstrates the UK has an important role to play protecting mothers and children.
Dominic Raab must ensure every child can seize their future.
This is the Constituency webpage of Alan Brown MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun.
You can find out what Alan has been working on in the Westminster Parliament and the issues he has raised and is supporting.
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