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
We need our infrastructure to match our economic achievements 1st May 2018 I had a very successful surgery today on the Isle of Jura. I was delighted to speak to so many of my constituents including some of the new members of Jura's... Local News
Do not ignore our islands 30th April 2018 It was great to spend the past few days speaking to my constituents and visiting businesses in Port Ellen and the rest of the south side of Islay. I listened to... Local News
CONCERN OVER ‘FIRST MILK’ SALE ANNOUNCEMENT 30th April 2018 Concerns have been raised over the announcement by dairy firm First Milk that it is to sell its creameries in Campbeltown and on Arran. First Milk, one of the... Holyrood News
DONALD CAMERON MSP ‘KISSES GOODBYE’ TO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS 27th April 2018 On Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week (23-29 April) MS Society Scotland were in the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness of the important role research... Holyrood News
Call for Scottish Government to provide more funding for Health and Social Care 27th April 2018 I'm just back form attending the latest Argyll and Bute Council meeting. I and spoke at length with my fellow Conservative Councillors about the blight of ferry... Local News
Pressing for solutions for Gigha 24th April 2018 It was great to meet my constituents at my latest surgery on the Isle of Gigha today. I also got a chance to visit Gigha's terrific and fast growing local... Local News
Growth being stifled by inept management 23rd April 2018 We on Islay are once again suffering disruptions to our ferry service at one of our busiest times of the year. How many more times will this have to happen... Local News
Value for money needed in NHS 22nd April 2018 Recently more evidence has emerged about the SNP’s mismanagement of the NHS, with a health board handing out contracts without any arrangements to ensure value... Local News
Islay to host WW100 commemoration 19th April 2018 Today I was very happy to meet with Cllr Barbara Morgan the Argyll and Bute Council's Armed Forces Champion. We discussed the upcoming World War 100... Local News
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