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
Mission to Mars 20th December 2019 More girls than boys in Cowal would like to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) when they leave school, according to a survey... Local News
Caring kids bake up kindness in Clachan 18th December 2019 Caring pupils at Clachan Primary School have been hard at work over the last few months, preparing 48 Christmas cakes to give to retired residents in the local... Local News
Cameron condemns SNP as ferry costs spiral 18th December 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has condemned SNP ministers after it was revealed that the cost of completing two delayed CalMac ferries has more than... Local News
Argyll and Bute in top five fastest improving Scottish Local Authorities for roads 17th December 2019 I was happy to be out and about in Port Ellen recently catching up with my constituents and listening to their concerns. Poor roads and pavements along with... Local News
Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare hours on track 17th December 2019 Moves to expand Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) and implement 1140 hours of funded ELC in Argyll and Bute by August 2020 are on schedule, Argyll and Bute... Local News
Future cemetery needs under review 16th December 2019 I was delighted to be back in Bowmore recently speaking to my constituents on the doorstep and in the streets. I have been looking into potholes that I have... Local News
UK Government resolute in protecting the Union 16th December 2019 Senior Labour figures now support Inydref2, they included Shadow Health Secretary Monica Lennon and Former MP Ged Killin, who are already succumbing to Sturgeon... Local News
Roads Dept work prioritised on a basis of risk 13th December 2019 I was delighted to attend my latest surgery in Carradale today. Many of my constituents have raised important matters. The large pothole outside of the... Local News
Northern Alliance delivers support for Scotland’s young people 13th December 2019 Argyll and Bute Council is one of eight local authorities across the North and West of Scotland which are working together to ensure children and young people... Local News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
