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
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
How our 2020 Budget delivers for Small Businesses 13th March 2020 This Budget delivers on our promises to support British businesses, fulfils promises made in our manifesto, and gets things done. National News
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Budget 11th March 2020 Our budget delivers for the British people, levelling up our economy and delivering on our manifesto pledges. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 budget... National News