Murdo Fraser MSP 'hopeful' that towns fund for Perth projects will still see light of day Thursday, 16 January, 2025 Murdo Fraser MSP says he is “hopeful” that vital financial support originally allocated to three cultural and heritage projects in Perth could still see the light of day. Earlier this week, he asked the Right Honourable Ian Murray, Secretary of State for Scotland, if there was a prospect of the Levelling Up funding, totalling £5 million for Perth, coming back to the table. Mr Fraser asked this... Local News
Perthshire Advertiser Column from Liz Smith CBE MSP 15th 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... 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
Murdo Fraser MSP raises plight of smaller music venues with Cabinet Secretary at Holyrood 9th January 2025 Murdo Fraser MSP has raised the plight of well-known smaller music venues who don’t get rates relief with a SNP Cabinet Secretary at Holyrood. The Scottish... 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
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
