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Apr 19, 2023
Local Authorities To Be Given Powers to Double Council Tax on Empty and Second Homes
The SNP Government has announced plans to allow councils to double the council tax paid on empty and second homes to address challenges...
Apr 19, 2023
Scotland's Unemployment Rate Falls to Record Low
A record number of people in Scotland are in work, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)....
Apr 17, 2023
Apr 17, 2023
A Growing, Thriving and Productive Economy
This afternoon I asked First Minister Humza Yousaf about the impact of marginal tax rates on the Scottish economy. Click on the image...
Apr 16, 2023
Official Opening of Lady Margaret Court, Millport
Earlier today I was delighted to attend the official opening of Lady Margaret Court in Millport. Eighteen state-of-the art council houses...
Apr 16, 2023
Minimum Unit Pricing Linked to 13% Drop in Alcohol-Related Deaths
Scotland’s policy of minimum unit pricing has been linked to a 13% drop in the number of deaths from alcohol consumption and hundreds...
Apr 15, 2023
Happy 103rd Birthday to Jack Ransom - Survivor of the River Kwai
Today, with Patricia Gibson MP, I was delighted to attend the birthday party of Jack Ransom who is 103 today. Jack, a resident of Largs,...
Apr 14, 2023
Connecting Scotland's Worldwide Diaspora
The SNP Government has published a new framework to strengthen Scotland’s engagement with global connections - outlining commitments to...
Apr 12, 2023
SNP Round Table Broadcasters to put Scotland Matches on Free TV
The SNP will today hold a round table with a number of major broadcasters and representatives from Scottish football to put Scotland’s...
Apr 11, 2023
Scottish Ambulance Service Continues Record Recruitment
The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) has recruited a record 1,388 staff and introduced 52 additional ambulances in the past three years...
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