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
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
