Welcome to the Website of Paisley’s MSP George Adam
George was first elected to serve as MSP for Paisley at the 2011 Scottish Parliament election. He was previously elected to Renfrewshire Council as the Councillor for the Paisley South Ward. He lives in Paisley with his wife Stacey. In the Scottish Parliament, George is the Chief Whip for the Parliamentary Group of SNP MSPs and holds the position of Parliamentary Liaison Officer (PLO) to the Cabinet Secretary Communities, Social Security and Equalities and is currently a member of the Social Security Committee.
George is currently a member on the following committees;
George is also a member on the following Cross Party Groups (CPG’s);
PAISLEY’S MSP CALLS FOR BREXIT EXTENSION TO AVOID FURTHER ECONOMIC HARM
George Adam, Paisley’s MSP has called on the UK government to extend the Brexit negotiation deadline to avoid a further big economic hit on top of the coronavirus crisis, and to ensure that every effort is put towards tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK has formally left the European Union but is currently in a “transition period.” This means it is following […]
GEORGE ADAM WELCOMES FOOD FUNDING FOR PAISLEY FAMILIES
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, has welcomed confirmation that Paisley families unable to access food due to coronavirus will get support from the Scottish Government. Local authorities are sharing £30 million of new investment from the Scottish Government Food Fund to support those struggling. Renfrewshire Council have been allocated £1.063 million from the fund, which is […]
PAISLEY’S MSP HAILS POWER OF “COMMUNITY SPIRIT” IN HELPING THOSE IN NEED AS LOCAL SERVICES BEGIN DELIVERIES FOR VULNERABLE RESIDENTS IN PAISLEY
People in Paisley at highest risk of severe illness from coronavirus will begin to receive home deliveries of essential groceries as of Friday, 3rd April. Letters from the Scottish Government have been issued this week to those who are at greatest risk from the virus, to offer guidance on shielding from infection and information about […]
PAISLEY’S MSP URGES PEOPLE TO ‘STAY LOCAL’ WHEN EXERCISING
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, has urged constituents to ‘stay local’ when exercising and walking dogs, and avoid any unnecessary travel that could help spread coronavirus. Official advice from the Scottish and UK governments warns that people should not be driving somewhere with the intent of doing exercise or walking their dog – with new powers […]
PAISLEY’S MSP CALLS ON RESIDENTS TO VOLUNTEER DURING PANDEMIC
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, has called on buddies to volunteer in their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. A new ‘Scotland Cares’ campaign has been launched to encourage people to volunteer. While the most important ask for the public remains to stay at home and follow the essential public health guidance, people who are healthy and […]
LOCAL SUPERMARKETS GIVE PRIORITY TO NHS HEROES AND THE VULNERABLE
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to change life as we know it, Paisley supermarkets rise to the challenge and do what they can to make sure our frontline NHS workers and vulnerable groups can get what they need – while minimising the risk of spreading the virus as much as possible. Asda, Morrisons, and Iceland […]