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
Continue readingSNP is calling on the UK Government to maintain the £20 increase to Universal Credit – instead of axing it in April 2021 – and extend it to legacy benefits. Ahead of the UK government’s
Continue readingFREE, ANONYMOUS APP WILL HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 AND SAVE LIVES The app can be downloaded onto phones and will let users know if they have come into close contact with someone who
Continue readingSouth Scotland MSP Emma Harper last week requested an update from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Michael Matheson, on the Spaces for People programme, a £39 million initiative to identify and provide members of the
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CD & Glenkens SNP member, Galloway and West Dumfries SNP Organiser and Scottish National Party (SNP) Organisation Convener Stacy Bradley has been working hard with Depute Leader Keith Brown MSP for Clackmannanshire & Dunblane to ensure were campaign ready for next year - read all about it here:
Keith Brown’s address to #SNP20 conference — Scottish National Party
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We need to convert those who are not yet SNP voters, to stand alongside us, and we must engage with the No voters of today to deliver the Yes votes of tomorrow.👏 Thank you to Emma Harper, MSP for championing this important issue for people across Galloway!
