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
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National 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
