Perthshire Advertiser Column from Liz Smith CBE MSP Wednesday, 15 January, 2025 On the 11 January, I joined protestors from ‘ Save Our Rural Libraries ’ outside the Perth Museum who were demonstrating against the closures of several rural libraries across the region. Readers will already be aware of the public outcry directed at Culture Perth and Kinross – who oversee cultural services on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council – after they quietly decided to close five rural... Local News
Strathearn Herald Column from Liz Smith CBE MSP 13th 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... 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
Conservatives to launch new plan to tackle addiction 28th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will launch a new initiative to drive down drug related deaths and tackle addiction head on, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
To unleash our full potential, we need women more than ever 28th November 2019 On the 100th anniversary of the first female MP taking her seat in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has celebrated the contribution of female... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s policy of continuing free movement with the EU would cost over £4 billion in benefits 27th November 2019 New analysis has revealed that Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to continue free movement with EU countries would cost DWP over £4 billion in extra benefit costs over the... National News
Boris Johnson: Poor mobile phone signal will be a thing of the past 27th November 2019 The scourge of poor mobile phone signal in rural areas will be a thing of the past under bold new plans to be fast tracked in the first 100 days of a... National News
New national vaccination reminder system to boost childhood vaccination rates 27th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a national vaccination reminder system to boost childhood vaccination rates. National News
Tax hikes for the many – new report reveals millions face tax hikes under Labour 26th November 2019 A new official report released by the Conservative Party today, The Twelve Taxes of Labour, shows Labour’s manifesto would mean taxes rising for millions of... National News
