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
Bowmore residents share concerns 29th February 2020 I was speaking to my constituents while attending my latest surgery in Bowmore today. The poor condition of Islay High School has been raised by many local... Local News
Budget supports young people and economic growth 27th February 2020 Despite demand for council services continuing to exceed allocated funds the budget we set today supports our young people and economic growth. We have... Local News
Planning regulations must support rural growth 26th February 2020 I was out and about in Tarbert today speaking to my constituents including local businesses. We spoke about the importance of making Argyll and Bute a much more... Local News
Reliable Ferries vital for Argyll & Bute 25th February 2020 Reliable transport links between our Islands and the mainland are essential to our local economy with recent disruptions highlighting this fact. Due to the the... Local News
Island roads crumbling 23rd February 2020 It was great to catch up with my constituents in the villages of Portnahaven and Port Wemyss today as I was checking up on local road conditions. Like so many... Local News
Parents demand greater investment in Islay High School 17th February 2020 I have been out and about across Islay speaking to my constituents and listening to their concerns. While our crumbling road infrastructure is brought up time... Local News
Carradale residents left to tackle drainage issues 16th February 2020 I had yet another very successful and well attended surgery in the village of Carradale after which I was taken around and shown just how bad some of the local... Local News
Pylon expansion concerns 13th February 2020 It was good to catch up with my constituents in Tarbert today. Justifiable local concerns continue to be raised about the planned pylon expansion in the area... Local News
Road surface flooding concerns 11th February 2020 Despite the harsh winter weather I had a very successful and well attended surgery in Tayinloan today. Among the issues raised was the newest stretch of... Local News
Delivering on your priorities: Growing the economy with our biggest trade deal since Brexit 31st March 2023 Joining the CPTPP is a massive boost, growing our economy, as we deliver on your priorities. National News
BUDGET23: Your priorities are our priorities 15th March 2023 BUDGET23 is a budget for growth. Find out how we're growing the economy, halving inflation and reducing debt here. National News
Levelling up by protecting our security: AUKUS submarine deal signed 14th March 2023 Our new AUKUS agreement will protect our security and level up through the new jobs and submarines created. National News
Growing the economy by protecting security 13th March 2023 We're investing £5 billion in defence to protect our economy's growth. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. National News