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
The Prime Minister’s Welcome to Conference 29th September 2019 At Conservative Party Conference on Sunday, Boris Johnson spoke to Party Conference about his vision for Britain. We will get Brexit done, so we can deliver on... National News
UK economic growth continues – record numbers are in full time work 16th September 2019 New figures show that the UK economy continues to grow and wages continue to rise. With more people in full-time jobs than ever before, more people have the... National News
Labour’s Brexit Policy is just chaos and indecision 12th September 2019 Jeremy Corbyn has been calling for a general election for years. Yet he now can’t decide if he wants a general election or not. All we can be sure about is that... National News
How a Conservative immigration policy attracts the best and brightest 11th September 2019 The Prime Minister has announced plans to help the best and brightest international students start careers in the UK.We’re changing our immigration rules – so... National News
How we're funding our vital public services 4th September 2019 Labour left behind a bankrupt Britain. But we came together as a country to fix it. And thanks to the hard work of the British people, we can now turn the page... National News
We’re giving a £14 billion cash boost to schools across the UK 1st September 2019 The Prime Minister has announced that we are investing an extra £14 billion in schools. National News