Updates from SNP Branches, Councillors and MSPs in Galloway and West Dumfries Constituency in the south west of Scotland, from the Rhins of Galloway in the west to the River Nith in the east. The SNP branches in the area are comprised of Castle Douglas & Glenkens, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbright & District, Newton Stewart & Wigtownshire, Stranraer, and West Dumfries.
Last week (Tuesday 24 November) South Scotland MSP Emma Harper provided a parliamentary platform for members of Stranraer Water Sports Association (SWSA) to present the results of their feasibility study at the Scottish Parliament’s Marine
Continue reading“PROGRESSIVE VISION TO TACKLE POVERTY IN THE FACE OF TORY CUTS” South Scotland MSP Emma Harper has welcomed the announcement that every primary school pupil across Dumfries and Galloway will be eligible for free school
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South Scotland MSP Emma Harper is encouraging her constituents to support local producers and enjoy Galloway beef Brand over the festive period as she congratulated supermarket giant, ALDI, upon their commitment to promoting and selling
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Scotland has become the first country in the world to ‘make period poverty history’ – after MSPs at Holyrood voted to put into legislation that anyone in Scotland can access free period products. The Period
Continue readingThe new Scottish National Investment Bank will help encourage economic growth across Dumfries & Galloway after the bank officially opened for business this week. The SNP Government has committed at least £2 billion of investment
Continue readingA welcome combined investment of over £11 million of Scottish Government funding will create new social homes across Dumfries and Galloway. Projects include, by Loreburne Housing Group which will see homes built in Lincluden, at
Continue readingSouth Scotland MSP Emma Harper last week (Thursday 12 November) delivered a key note speech at the annual Drinkaware Scotland Conference. The Deputy Convenor of the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee, Ms Harper, addressed
Continue readingDumfries & Galloway homeowners will be able to apply for 75% cashback up to the value of £7,500 towards the cost of a renewable heating system and a further 40% cashback up to £6,000 for
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South Scotland MSP Emma Harper is encouraging people to shop locally in the run up to Christmas and has commended the region’s local businesses for the part they have played during exceptionally challenging times, as
Continue readingSNP GOVERNMENT DELIVERING FOR SCOTLAND WHILE WESTMINSTER FAILS ON BROADBAND COMMITMENT According to the latest coverage statistics from Thinkbroadband, 85.8% properties in Dumfries & Galloway are now connected to superfast broadband – a 68.8% rise
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