Eagle secures Parliamentary win over calls to axe the Family Farm Tax Thursday, 21 November, 2024 Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Fishing, Tim Eagle MSP, secured a rare Parliamentary victory for the Scottish Conservatives over the UK Labour Government's changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Relief. In a Scottish Conservative-led debate, the motion tabled by Tim Eagle secured a majority of votes from other parties to call on the Labour Government to... Local News
Local residents hardest hit by SNP’s ferry fiasco 25th August 2020 Following the Ministerial Statement on Ferguson Marine, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron commented: “The people who have suffered the most from the SNP... Local News
SNP must explain their nationalisation agenda 24th August 2020 The SNP must explain their secret agenda to nationalise a failing ferry company. Documents have suggested that the SNP government ensured there was a ‘right to... Local News
Cameron hopes shows will come back “better than ever” next year 24th August 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the cancellation of the Argyllshire Gathering, due to take place this week, and other Highland Games and... Local News
Cameron praises UK Government’s support for jobs 21st August 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has hailed the UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme for helping to protect over 11,000 jobs across Argyll and Bute... Local News
Broadband voucher scheme is “a confession of failure” 21st August 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP Government’s failure to deliver superfast broadband as it promised, has been confirmed by the... Local News
More electrical safety concerns 20th August 2020 I have received justifiable complaints about yet another broken streetlight this time in Port Charlotte. I have contacted our roads department about this matter... Local News
Green Distillery Fund Welcomed 20th August 2020 “The distilling industry – both whisky and gin – plays an increasingly important role in the rural economy and international reputation of Argyll and Bute. This... Local News
Council delivers 1140 hours Early Learning and Childcare in Argyll and Bute 20th August 2020 Argyll and Bute Council is now delivering 1140 hours of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) across the area. The expansion is part of a national policy... Local News
Care home statement “extraordinary” 19th August 2020 A statement by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman that her own target on the testing of care home staff is “unrealistic” has been described by Highlands and Islands... Local News
Amanda Milling: 'We’re delivering our manifesto promises against the odds' 24th November 2020 Amanda Milling, Chairman of the Conservative Party, talks about how we're delivering on our 2019 Manifesto pledges against the odds. National News
Our COVID Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 During this period of national restrictions, our COVID Winter Plan will the NHS, keeps children in school and lets the economy get moving again. National News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face. National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News
