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Scotsman
10-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Livingston Constituency MP Challenges Opposition Parties Over EU Trade Deal Benefits
Local businesses including Glenmorangie and Paterson shortbread are set to benefit from £9bn annual boost by 2040 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Livingston constituency MP Gregor Poynton today challenged opposition parties to explain why they oppose a new EU trade agreement that will deliver significant benefits to Scottish businesses and the wider economy. Speaking during Cabinet Office questions in the House of Commons, Mr Poynton highlighted how the deal will help world-class producers in his constituency, including Glenmorangie whisky distillery and Paterson shortbread bakery, as well as the broader Scottish salmon industry which has already welcomed the agreement. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The West Lothian MP emphasised the global reputation of Scottish produce, stating that the new agreement would help Scottish businesses "grow and export world class products" including premium whisky bottled in his constituency and traditional shortbread baked locally. Livingston MP Gregor Poynton has challenged opposition parties to get behind the new EU-UK Trade Deal Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds, Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office, confirmed the new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement will make trade with the EU "easier and cheaper" for a wide range of Scottish produce including Paterson shortbread, Lorne sausages and Scottish seed potatoes. The Minister described Mr Poynton as speaking "very powerfully for his local businesses" and confirmed that the agreement represents a significant economic opportunity for Scotland and the wider UK economy. Crucially, the Minister stated that any party seeking to reverse the agreement would need to explain why they want to remove £9 billion worth of annual economic benefits by 2040 from the UK economy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mr Poynton questioned why the SNP, Conservatives and Reform UK have "set their face against" a deal that has been warmly welcomed by the Scottish salmon industry and other key Scottish exporters, particularly given the substantial economic benefits it will deliver. The exchange comes as the government seeks to rebuild and strengthen trade relationships with the EU following years of uncertainty, while ensuring Scottish businesses can compete effectively in international markets. The SPS agreement is expected to reduce bureaucratic barriers and costs for food and agricultural exports, making it easier for Scottish producers to access the large EU market and maintain their competitive edge in international trade.
Scotsman
09-07-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Gregor Poynton MP Slams SNP Scottish Government's Delay on East Calder Medical Centre
Gregor Poynton MP, Member of Parliament for the Livingston constituency, this morning spoke in the House of Commons chamber during Scotland Office questions about the continued dither and delay from the SNP Scottish Government regarding the East Calder Medical Centre. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Mr Poynton has been campaigning alongside local residents and the community campaign group for a new health centre. The current facility, originally built to serve 4,500 patients, now serves 14,000 — a figure projected to rise to 19,600 by 2028. The existing infrastructure is unable to meet current demand, and the situation will only worsen as the population grows. Speaking in Parliament today, Mr Poynton said: 'This UK Labour Government is delivering the largest budgetary settlement in the history of devolution — an extra £9.1 billion to invest in Scottish public services. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Yet the SNP Scottish Government continues to squander opportunity after opportunity and waste the public's money. Gregor Poynton MP, Foysol Choudhury MSP, Councillor Danny Logue and the East Calder Medical Centre Campaign Group 'Will the Minister join me in urging the SNP Scottish Government to get a grip and invest in projects that matter to our communities, like the East Calder Medical Centre, which has yet to materialise after years of SNP dither and delay?' In response, the Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, said: 'I absolutely join my Honourable Friend in that call. 'And may I pay tribute to his tenacious campaigning to see East Calder's new medical centre delivered. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The Spending Review generated £5.8 billion in health-related Barnett consequentials for Scotland. The Honourable Member is right to stand up for his community in East Calder. 'And I ask the SNP — where has all the money gone?' Mr Murray also highlighted similar challenges in his own constituency, stating: 'I am 10,000 GP places short in my own constituency. It's something the SNP needs to take on seriously.' Following the exchange, Mr Poynton commented: 'The SNP Scottish Government must take the calls for the East Calder Medical Centre seriously. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'How can we continue to build houses in areas that don't have the infrastructure to support them? 'I continue to back the calls from the local campaign group for the funding to be released so they can begin planning the new health centre. 'I urge Angela Constance to speak to her colleague Neil Gray — the Scottish Government has the funds now, so they should start using them.'
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Thug dad-of-four, 27, jailed for vicious carjacking & 160kph road ‘rampage' filmed on Snapchat while on bail for assault
A THUG who carried out a vicious carjacking of a woman and a 160kph road 'rampage' while out on bail for assault has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years. Dylan Poynton, 27, pleaded guilty at Mullingar Circuit Criminal The incident took place at an apartment in River Village Athlone, The court heard today that dad-of-four Poynton, of Castlegrove, Castlepollard, was intoxicated in his partner's home and attacked the man by striking him with a bottle. He followed up by kicking him in the head, "stamping on his face" as he was defenceless. The victim suffered a fractured skull and needed urgent medical attention, but made a full recovery. Read more in News Poynton also admitted violently hijacking a woman's car, dangerous driving and The violent car seizure, described as a "suicide mission", was carried out by Poynton and his accomplice, David Marshall, 21, from Newtown Lawns, Mullingar. The pair filmed each other driving in The jobless duo, who never worked consistently and have had drink and drug problems since their early teens, had been "off their heads" at the time. MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Dad-of-two Marshall was handed a seven-year sentence in April. Detective 'GET OUT' However, two men in balaclava masks opened the front doors of her Nissan Micra, shouting "get out". Poynton grabbed her and pulled her out, screaming. She tried to get the car keys but was pushed and fell to the ground. She has suffered anxiety, panic attacks, "depression and PTSD" since then, attends counselling and was at a loss of €6,500. PRIOR CONVICTIONS Poynton's 24 prior convictions included drugs and assault offences as well as dangerous driving and he had a two-year road ban already. In tears, the victim opened up in court and revealed how she held down two jobs and had bought the car and a house, but she no longer drives in the dark and has lost her independence. The pair took turns driving her car and filmed each other for a series of Snapchat posts, laughing and jeering while blaring music as they sped along the M4 to Dublin. One video played in court showed the driver holding a beer bottle, and another clip focused on the speedometer at 160kmh. 'SUICIDE MISSION' The Micra crashed into the wall of a house in Lucan, Judge Johnson branded the pair's actions as despicable and said the footage showed a rampage and the worst incidents of dangerous driving he had ever seen. The two men seemed as if they were on a "suicide mission", and it was a miracle they did not cause carnage during the drive, he remarked. Their phones were found in the car, and gardai later unlocked them to recover their Snapchat videos. IMPOSED SENTENCES Andrew Callan BL told the sentence hearing today that Poynton began abusing cannabis from the age of 11 and then moved onto ecstasy and cocaine addiction while working occasionally in a family business providing marquees. However, he was welcome to return to living with his mother and working with his father upon release. Today, Judge Johnson imposed consecutive three and seven-year sentences, but suspended the final 18 months. Judge Johnson warned Poynton, who showed no emotion during the hearing, that following his release he must refrain from using alcohol and illicit drugs, remain on supervised probation, engage in addiction treatment and not reoffend for five years. Otherwise, the suspended portion of the sentence would be activated. 1
Sunday World
09-07-2025
- Sunday World
Thug jailed for 8.5 years after assault and car-jacking described as a suicide mission
BEHIND BARS | Father-of-four Dylan Poynton, 27, pleaded guilty at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm" to another man Dylan Poynton Father-of-four Dylan Poynton, 27, pleaded guilty at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm" to another man at an apartment in River Village Athlone, Co. Westmeath on October 13, 2022. The court heard yesterday/today that Poynton was highly intoxicated in his partner's home and attacked the man by striking him with a bottle. He followed up by kicking him in the head, "stamping on his face" as he was defenceless. The victim suffered a fractured skull and needed urgent medical attention, but made a full recovery. Poynton had also admitted violently hijacking a woman's car, dangerous driving and criminal damage on November 14 last year, while out on bail for the earlier assault. The violent car seizure, described as a "suicide mission", was carried out by Poynton and his accomplice, 21-year-old David Marshall from Newtown Lawns, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Marshall, a father of two, was handed a seven-year sentence in April. The jobless duo, who never worked consistently and have had drink and drug problems since their early teens, had been "off their heads" at the time, Detective Garda Conor Murphy told the court that the victim had driven into a car park near Athlone rail station just after 7 am to get a train to Dublin for work. However, two men in balaclava masks opened the front doors of her Nissan Micra, shouting, "Get out". Poynton grabbed her and pulled her out, screaming. She tried to get the car keys but was pushed and fell to the ground. She has suffered anxiety, panic attacks, "depression and PTSD since then, attends counselling and was at a loss of €6,500. Poynton's 24 prior convictions included drugs and assault offences as well as dangerous driving, and he had a two-year road ban already. In tears, the victim opened up in court and revealed how she held down two jobs and had bought the car and a house, but she no longer drives in the dark and has lost her independence. The pair took turns driving her car and filmed each other for a series of Snapchat posts, laughing and jeering while blaring music as they sped along the M4 to Dublin. One video played in court showed the driver holding a beer bottle, and another clip focused on the speedometer at 160 km/h. The Micra crashed into the wall of a house in Lucan, Co. Dublin, causing €2500 damage to the property. Judge Johnson branded the pair's actions as despicable and said the footage showed a rampage and the worst incidents of dangerous driving he had ever seen. The two men seemed as if they were on a "suicide mission", and it was a miracle they did not cause carnage during the drive, he remarked. Their phones were found in the car, and gardaí later unlocked them to recover their Snapchat videos. Andrew Callan BL told the sentence hearing yesterday that Poynton began abusing cannabis from the age of 11 and then moved onto ecstasy and cocaine addiction while working occasionally in a family business providing marquees. However, he was welcome to return to living with his mother and working with his father upon release. Yesterday/today, Judge Johnson imposed consecutive three and seven-year sentences but suspended the final 18 months. Judge Johnson warned Poynton, who showed no emotion during the hearing, that, following his release, he must refrain from using alcohol and illicit drugs, remain on supervised probation, engage in addiction treatment and not reoffend for five years. Otherwise, the suspended portion of the sentence would be activated. Dylan Poynton Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 9th
The Independent
08-07-2025
- The Independent
Second teenager killed on railway line named
The second teenager who died on a railway has been named as 16-year-old Jordan Everett, 16, who dreamed of becoming a pilot, his family said. Jordan was killed along with Joshua Myers, also, 16, near Poynton railway station in Cheshire. Police had been called to the line following reports of a casualty on the tracks at around 10.09pm on July 3. British Transport Police (BTP) said paramedics also attended, but both boys were pronounced dead at the scene. BTP said the incident is not being treated as suspicious. In a tribute, Jordan's family said: 'Our cherished son, grandson and brother, you were so loved by your family and all that knew you. 'We will always miss you and you will forever be in our hearts. 'Jordan was inquisitive and adventurous and had already started building his flying hours to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot. 'He was loving, loyal, caring and thoughtful and we will cherish the memories we have of our boy. 'We are truly devastated and heartbroken as a family with the loss of our beautiful Jordan. 'Our lives will truly never be the same again.' Earlier, the parents of Joshua Myers, paid tribute to their son in a statement released through BTP. They said: 'Our son, Josh is incredibly precious to us and we are so proud to be his mum and dad. 'He had no idea how loved he was. 'Our hearts have been broken, and the world seems incomplete without him. 'He will stay in our hearts forever. 'He was the best big brother ever, who loved his big family. 'He was also very thoughtful, kind, bright and intelligent. 'His warm sense of humour always shone through all of his activities. 'He really enjoyed playing computer games, running, including park runs, and playing badminton. 'Many of his favourite days were when he was relaxing and playing whilst on holiday with his family, bodyboarding, swimming and looking after his younger siblings. 'Josh's close friends also meant a lot to him and he really enjoyed spending time with them. 'Our family would like to thank everyone for all of the wonderfully kind thoughts and messages which we have received. 'Thank you to everyone, too, for respecting our privacy at this very sad time.'
