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
MSP to question ministers over loss of Islay flights 1st October 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is to question the Scottish Government about the loss of Islay’s scheduled air service to Edinburgh. Mr Cameron has... Local News
More homes and better maintenance of Tarbert social housing 30th September 2019 I was back in Tarbert recently speaking to my constituents on the doorstep about numerous local concerns including the need for more housing in the village and... Local News
Housing is key pillar of economic growth 29th September 2019 Immense progress has been made in delivering affordable housing in Argyll and Bute, with plans to build 900 homes across our rural constituency picking up pace... Local News
Redman appointed Policy Lead for Economic Growth 26th September 2019 I was delighted to be given the opportunity to serve Argyll and Bute in my new position as Policy Lead for Economic Growth at the most recent council meeting... Local News
More disappointment for ferry users 25th September 2019 Commenting on news that the linkspan at Gourock is to be closed until further notice Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: "This is yet another... Local News
MSP says crime rise in Argyll & Bute must be tackled 24th September 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP must do more to tackle rising crime in Argyll and Bute. Mr Cameron spoke out after official... Local News
Cameron hopeful over future of Campbeltown creamery 24th September 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is hopeful that there will be a positive outcome for Campbeltown Creamery after holding talks on site yesterday (Monday... Local News
New 'Taste Islay & Jura' festival showcases quality produce 22nd September 2019 I was happy to attend the first Taste Islay & Jura festival market in Bowmore this weekend. There was lots of delicious food produce sourced locally and from... Local News
SNP must apologise for hated Named Persons scheme 21st September 2019 The SNP has finally scrapped the hated Named Persons scheme and must apologise. After years of pressure from campaigners, families and the Scottish... Local News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
Amanda Milling: We’ve outdone Labour in getting females to the top 1st December 2020 Hundreds of women have put themselves forward to be potential Conservative candidates in the past two weeks. National News