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
Oban students discuss influencing elections 16th November 2018 I have had another few days crisscrossing Argyll while fighting hard for my constituency and visiting Oban high school. It was a privilege to visit Oban High... Local News
LOCAL POLITICIANS WELCOME NEW LOGANAIR FLIGHTS 13th November 2018 A new direct flight service between Edinburgh and Islay has been warmly welcomed by two local politicians as a “major boost for the Islay and Jura economies”... Local News
Remembering the fallen 11th November 2018 On the one hundredth anniversary of Armistice Day, members joined in with local commemorative events across the country. Maurice Corry MSP, who joined personnel... Local News
Tree planting in Bruichladdich 6th November 2018 I was delighted to join in with the tree planting in Bruichladdich on the 3rd November. It was great to work alongside the Woodland Trust and numerous local... Local News
Stopgap repairs until resurfacing is done 2nd November 2018 It was great to attend the latest East Kintyre Community Council meeting in Carradale and to speak to local residents on the doorstep. I heard numerous matters... Local News
Direct flights to Edinburgh welcomed 31st October 2018 Loganair will be introducing a new direct air connection between Islay and Edinburgh in 2019. Much like our ferry service, regular fights from Islay are not a... Local News
Redman pushing for much needed repairs 30th October 2018 I have been travelling to each part of Islay over the past few days catching up with my constituents, listening to their concerns and checking up on the... Local News
Concerns over Universal Credit roll-out 25th October 2018 Universal Credit, the new benefit designed to streamline the benefit process has come under criticism about the way it is being introduced, and the impact this... Local News
Gigha primary school should be able to source local milk 25th October 2018 I have been speaking at length with Argyll and Bute Council's policy lead for education Yvonne McNeilly about the ongoing issue in regards to the Gigha dairy... Local News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
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