I have had another few days crisscrossing Argyll while fighting hard for my constituency and visiting Oban high school.

It was a privilege to visit Oban High School after being invited to speak to Mr Carswell's modern studies classes about many local, nation and international subjects. These included the global rise of populism, the impact of social media on previous and future elections and the influence their generation will have on elections yet to come.

It was great to speak to such interesting, engaged and well informed students. I also got the chance to speak to head teacher Mr Bain about the terrific work Oban High School is doing in preparing our young people for the future. I look forward to my next visit to Oban High school.

I have also been speaking at length depute leader Cllr Gary Mulavaney about the slow street lighting repairs in my council ward. I was able to meet with my constituents and hear local concerns at yet another successful surgery in Tarbert.

Cllr Alastair Redman