Strathearn Herald Column from Liz Smith CBE MSP Monday, 13 January, 2025 It was recently revealed in The Times newspaper the large extent to which Chinese Hikvision technology is deployed within Scotland’s public authorities for CCTV coverage. This is a company which is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and has wide usage within the People’s Liberation Army, its military arm. Previous concerns related to the fact that Hikvision was being used directly for state... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP calls for tightening up of legislation on holiday park accommodation 10th January 2025 Murdo Fraser MSP has called for a tightening of legislation regarding holiday park accommodation. This followed the announcement that the new owners of Bendochy... Local News
Perthshire Advertiser Column from Liz Smith CBE MSP 8th 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... 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
Sport investment will get us ready for the World Cup bid 7th December 2019 A Conservative Majority Government will put a £550 million investment in grassroots football at the centre of its plans to back a UK and Ireland World Cup 2030... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s plans to rig a second EU referendum 6th December 2019 The Prime Minister has written a letter urging Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his Brexit policy and his plans to fiddle Labour’s second Brexit referendum. National News
Corbyn’s new high street tax will clobber local shops 6th December 2019 Labour’s plans for a new ‘land value tax’ will clobber high streets and town centres. National News
Boris Johnson wins the BBC Leaders’ Debate 6th December 2019 Tonight, Jeremy Corbyn once again demonstrated an abject failure of leadership. His repeated unwillingness to set out a clear position on Brexit means he has no... National News
Get Britain out of neutral: Conservatives launch new billboard 6th December 2019 The Conservative Party launched a new billboard today, Get Britain out of neutral. The poster was launched at sites in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham... National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to let criminals avoid prison 5th December 2019 Labour’s policy to scrap prison sentences of under six months would lead to a surge of offenders on our streets, risking public safety. National News
