General Election Candidate Amanda Hampsey Visits Islay Wednesday, 7 February, 2024 Last week Scottish Conservative and Unionist General Election candidate, Amanda Hampsey, visited Islay. During her time there and in her Councillor role as Policy Lead for Health & Social Care and Chair of the Integrated Joint Board, she was pleased to tour Islay Hospital and Gortonvogie Care Home. Amanda was delighted to have the opportunity to speak with staff, patients and residents throughout... Articles
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St Andrew's Day 2016: Theresa May's message 30th November 2016 When I stood on the steps of Downing Street in July, I talked about the precious bonds that bind our United Kingdom together. Scotland has a special place at... Westminster News
Scottish Nasty Party 28th November 2016 PM Theresa May was right to decry Jezza’s militant mob as reverting back to the nasty days of the loony left in the 80’s, but her remarks could equally apply to... Local News
Russell in Brussels claims he’s talking to Spain about Brexit 24th November 2016 The Scottish Conservatives are calling for Mike Russell to urgently clarify his plans on Brexit after he told a Brussels audience that the Scottish Government... Holyrood News
Getting the sleeves rolled up 21st November 2016 It’s been a highly paced 6 months since being elected as an MSP for West of Scotland region. Getting the sleeves rolled up and into the job. I was assigned the... Scottish Parliament News
SNP Tax Grab an insult to local democracy 18th November 2016 Details of the SNP’s tax grab plans have been revealed, with Argyll and Bute losing out on £1.2 million. This is how the SNP’s attainment fund – which takes... Local News
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