Stopgap repairs until resurfacing is done 2nd November 2018 It was great to attend the latest East Kintyre Community Council meeting in Carradale and to speak to local residents on the doorstep. I heard numerous matters... Local News
Direct flights to Edinburgh welcomed 31st October 2018 Loganair will be introducing a new direct air connection between Islay and Edinburgh in 2019. Much like our ferry service, regular fights from Islay are not a... Local News
Redman pushing for much needed repairs 30th October 2018 I have been travelling to each part of Islay over the past few days catching up with my constituents, listening to their concerns and checking up on the... Local News
Concerns over Universal Credit roll-out 25th October 2018 Universal Credit, the new benefit designed to streamline the benefit process has come under criticism about the way it is being introduced, and the impact this... Local News
Gigha primary school should be able to source local milk 25th October 2018 I have been speaking at length with Argyll and Bute Council's policy lead for education Yvonne McNeilly about the ongoing issue in regards to the Gigha dairy... Local News
Almost half a million work days have been lost in NHS Scotland due to stress. 23rd October 2018 Between 2015/16 and 2017/18, heath boards reported almost half a million work days were lost due to absences for stress, anxiety, depression and other mental... Local News
Action needed on A83 20th October 2018 My fellow Councillors and I unanimously agreed at the recent meeting of full Council, that action on the A83 is needed in response to the impact on residents... Local News
Gourock Port downgrade bad for island economy. 17th October 2018 Businesses trying to transport goods and animals to and from the Isle of Bute in HGV lorries were left behind when the Rothesay Ferries were disrupted last... Local News
Road resurfacing massive step in the right direction 17th October 2018 I'm just back for another successful surgery on the Isle of Jura. It was superb to catch up with my Jura constituents and hear their concerns. The latest large... Local News