It was great to once again hear from my constituents at my recent surgery in Carradale.

The condition of Brackley cemetery is deteriorating to an unacceptable state with numerous head stones knocked over and many of the footpaths completely overgrown.

The Scottish Conservatives have cautiously welcomed the u-turn in funding for hill-farmers announced by Fergus Ewing today.

Proposed legislation which looks to reduce the speed limit in urban and residential areas has been put out for consultation by the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity committee.

A new railcard for young people aged between 26 to 30 years old has been launched nationwide following a successful pilot scheme.

The new railcard, which discounts rail travel by a third, has been introduced alongside the long standing 16 to 25 rail card.

It was great to speak to the hard working front-line Openreach teams responding to concerns myself and others had raised about the disruptions to our local broadband service last week.

Confirmation that the SNP Government’s draft budget will leave Argyll and Bute Council with a £9 million financial gap has been criticised by local politicians.

Thanks to our investment of £20.5 billion a year in real terms by 2023-24 the plan will transform patient care and make sure every penny of taxpayers’ money is spent wisely.

I would like to wish all of my constituents a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Happy New Year.

“On behalf of the Scottish Conservative party, may I wish everyone a very happy Christmas.

I had another very successful surgery in Portnahaven today where I was informed about lots of important local issues from my constituents.