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 and councillor back Islay residents in street lighting dispute 19th July 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has joined local councillor, Alastair Redman, in expressing concern about the impact new street lighting could have on... Local News
Redman works with colleagues on Council and in Scottish Parliament to raise constituents concerns 17th July 2019 Despite the wet weather it was great to be out and about on Islay today visiting my constituents in Port Ellen, Bowmore, Ballygrant and Keills. Infrastructure... Local News
Coast Guard and CalMac training exercise 16th July 2019 I was delighted to be present for the latest Coast Guard training operation involving the Coast Guard helicopter crew and the crew of Cal Mac ship Finlaggan, on... Local News
MSP welcome for shinty funding 11th July 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has celebrated the award of more than £2,000 to an Argyll shinty club by putting a motion to the Scottish Parliament... Local News
Redman experiences Tarbert’s world famous seafood heritage 6th July 2019 I was delighted to attend the latest Tarbert Seafood Festival where I had the opportunity to experience Tarbert’s world famous seafood heritage. While attending... Local News
Carradale improvements welcomed 5th July 2019 While attending my latest surgery in Carradale I was able to check in on the grass verges being cut in East Kintyre. After raising this matter with our roads... Local News
It's time to deliver the democratic result of the 2016 referendum 4th July 2019 My my, how people give themselves away and let themselves down. Yesterday's Press pictures of the opening of the European Parliament made me simply cringe and... Local News
ARGYLL AND BUTE RURAL GROWTH DEAL 3rd July 2019 Commenting on successful discussions between Argyll and Bute Council and the UK Government on the Argyll and Bute Rural Growth Deal, Highlands and Islands MSP... Local News
All-weather pitch wins support of local politicians 1st July 2019 A new all-weather pitch that is to be installed at Islay High School has been hailed by local politicians as representing a significant benefit for the... Local News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
