Perthshire Advertiser Column from Liz Smith CBE MSP Wednesday, 8 January, 2025 May I begin by wishing all readers of the Perthshire Advertiser a Happy New Year. 2025 is a very special year in Perth’s history marking the tercentenary of the origins of the Black Watch. In 1725, General George Wade formed six companies to police the highlands in the aftermath of the 1715 Jacobite rebellion. They were formed from clans loyal to the government including Campbells, Grants, Frasers... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP feels more money needs to be given to local authorities for roll-out of electric vehicle chargers 7th January 2025 Murdo Fraser MSP has said that more funding needs to be provided by the Scottish Government to local authorities to enable a better roll-out of electric vehicle... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP concerned at array of weapons found on pupils in Perth and Kinross 6th January 2025 Murdo Fraser MSP has expressed his concerns at the array of weapons that were found on school children in Perth and Kinross over the last two financial years... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP welcomes 'long awaited' move to raise height of platforms at Perthshire rail station 17th December 2024 Murdo Fraser MSP has welcomed a “long-awaited” move to raise the height of platforms at Dunkeld and Birnam Rail Station. The Scottish Conservative politician... Local News
Liz tackles First Minister on library closures 12th December 2024 At First Minister’s Questions on the 12 December 2024, Liz Smith CBE MSP asked the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with local... Local News
Murdo says Mid Scotland and Fife residents will be 'paying more but getting less' from SNP Budget proposals 10th December 2024 Murdo says local people and businesses in Mid Scotland and Fife will still be “paying more but getting less” in return after the SNP’s budget proposals were... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP says residents in Perthshire will be 'paying more but getting less' from SNP Budget proposals 10th December 2024 Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser says local people and businesses in Perthshire will still be “paying more but getting less” in return after the SNP’s... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP raises plight of local libraries in Perth and Kinross with SNP Cabinet Secretary at Holyrood 9th December 2024 Murdo Fraser MSP has raised the plight facing many libraries in Perth and Kinross with the SNP Government. The Scottish Conservative politician recently asked... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP highlights challenges facing local pubs as he asks residents to back Save Scotland's Pubs campaign 4th December 2024 Murdo Fraser MSP has highlighted the difficulties facing local pubs as he asks residents to back the Scottish Conservatives’ campaign to Save Scotland’s Pubs... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP raises 'shocking' parking problems at Ninewells Hospital with NHS Tayside 2nd December 2024 Murdo Fraser MSP has raised the “shocking” issue of parking problems facing patients who have medical appointments at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, with NHS... Local News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face. National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News
