Win-Win of Council Tax Freeze AND more Money Monday, 15 April, 2024 At the first meeting of Argyll and Bute Council since the removal of the cross party TALIG administration (The Argyll Lomond and Isles Group), the council agreed to implement a council tax freeze for 2024/2025 following additional resources from the Scottish Government. Conservative Group Leader Cllr Gary Mulvaney, former Depute Leader of the Council said: “Let’s be clear that only by standing up... Local 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
A year crammed full of political change 14th November 2016 As we anticipate coming to the end of another year we can reflect on what a momentous period this past year has been. The Scottish Parliamentary elections... Local News
Lib Dem conference to consider independence support 11th November 2016 Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has been challenged to distance himself from a motion at tomorrow’s conference urging the party to consider Scottish... Holyrood News
Building Bridges with Israel 7th November 2016 MSPs from most parties in the Scottish Parliament, unfortunately with the exception of the Scottish Greens, will be represented on the Building Bridges with... Opinions
Scottish Parliament votes to repeal hated football act 2nd November 2016 The Scottish Parliament has formally voted to repeal controversial legislation in relation to offensive behaviour at football matches. A majority of MSPs backed... Holyrood News
NHS has suffered lost decade under SNP 28th October 2016 The SNP Government must urgently press ahead with key NHS reforms in the wake of today’s damning report into its failure to manage the health service. Raising... Holyrood News
Second referendum bill bad for Scotland 23rd October 2016 A draft bill for a second referendum on Scottish independence shows that Nicola Sturgeon has given up being a First Minister for all of Scotland. The issue of... Opinions
Taking the fight to Daesh 20th October 2016 Our United Kingdom's brave armed forces are once again helping take the fight to the Daesh terrorists. This time in the battle to liberate Mosul. Alongside our... Opinions
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News