Two north-east MSPs welcome funding package for schools
Two north-east MSPs have welcomed a new funding package that will help provide support to schools and families.
Stewart Stevenson
Sledging, Zoom quizzes and watching cricket: How MSPs are spending Christmas
The coronavirus restrictions have wrecked traditional Christmas celebrations for everyone across the country and Scotland’s politicians are no exception.
North-east MSPs urge residents to apply for self-isolation grant
Two north-east MSPs have urged eligible residents to apply for a self-isolation grant.
Plans to make free school meals eligible to every primary school pupil welcomed
Two north-east MSPs have welcomed plans to make free school meals eligible all year round to every primary school pupil.
North-east residents fork out more than £10 million in extra delivery charges
Residents in areas of the north-east have been forced to pay more than £10 million in extra delivery charges this year.
North-east MSP urges young carers to apply for funding support
A north-east MSP has urged young carers to check whether they are eligible for financial support.
North-east MSPs urge businesses to apply for town centre funding
Two north-east MSPs are urging businesses in the region to apply for a share of funding to promote town centres.
North-east councillor selected as Holyrood candidate
A north-east councillor has been selected as a candidate for next year's Scottish Parliament election.
North-east MSP backs start of bowel screening programme
A north-east MSP has welcomed plans to resume bowel screening after it was paused due to the coronavirus pandemic.
North-east MSPs welcome new self-isolation grant funding
Two north-east MSPs have welcomed funding which will support those on low incomes who are required to self-isolate.
North-east MSPs back transport planner for commuters
North-east MSPs have welcomed a new service which will let commuters check how busy public transport is.
‘Law simply not working’: MSPs call for tougher action on dirty campers
The Scottish Government has been urged to take tougher action to crack down on “dirty camping” by working closely with councils, police, countryside rangers and landowners to tackle the problem.
MSP welcomes support for north-east businesses
A north-east MSP has welcomed a six-figure funding boost for businesses across the region.
North-east MSP welcomes investment in substation
A north-east MSP has welcomed investment of more than £1 million in a local substation.
North-east MSP welcomes Scottish Government economic recovery plan
A north-east MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government's plan to help the country's economy recover from Covid-19.
North-east MSP welcomes extra support for families of children with disabilities over winter
A north-east MSP has welcomed news that extra support will be provided for families caring for children with disabilities this winter period.
North-east car dealership races to the rescue of Holyrood democracy by averting SNP MSP’s broadband crisis
A north-east car dealership came to the rescue of local MSP Stewart Stevenson by providing him with broadband so he could take part in a key Holyrood coronavirus meeting.
North-east MSP welcomes new payment scheme for young jobseekers
A new payment scheme has been launched to help young people get back into work.
North-east MSPs urge Government to protect whisky sector from US tariffs
Two north-east MSPs have warned the whisky industry faces a "devastating blow" as a result of US tariffs.
North-east MSP welcomes plans for priority Covid-19 testing
A north-east MSP has welcomed plans to allow teachers, nursery and school staff worried they may have coronavirus to get priority access to testing.
North-east MSP backs funding boost for young workforce
A north-east MSP has welcomed the announcement of plans to make £10 million available to support apprenticeships.
MSP’s tribute to retiring north-east bakers
A north-east MSP has paid tribute to a bakery couple as they announced their retirement.
North-east MSP in lockdown call repeat
A north-east MSP has repeated his call for people to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: North-east MSPs say residents must prepare for restrictions to be the ‘new normal’
North-east MSPs have said the public must prepare for restrictions on normal life due to Covid-19 to continue for some time.
North-east MSP warns residents to remain vigilant over scams
A north-east MSP has warned people to remain vigilant of scams.
Coronavirus: MSP welcomes additional support for north-east businesses
A north-east MSP has praised a second phase of funding for businesses from the Scottish Government.
Business scheme to support seafood industry welcomed by north-east MSP
A north-east MSP has welcomed a new £10m scheme to help seafood processors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Cash for north-east farmers welcomed
A north-east MSP has welcomed the introduction of farm payment schemes to alleviate coronavirus pressures.
North-east MSPs back drive to avoid accidents and A&E
A new campaign aimed at preventing avoidable accidents in the home to ease pressure on the NHS has been backed by two north-east MSPs.
Praise for broadband rollout in Aberdeenshire town
An MSP has welcomed the news that 2,200 homes and businesses in a north-east town can now access fibre broadband.