South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has warned of a cancer care crisis in south Scotland and demanded urgent action to tackle the backlog of cancer care. The warning comes as new statistics published on Tuesday show that cancer incidence was on the rise in the south of Scotland even before…

South Scotland’s newly elected team of Labour MSPs Colin Smyth, Carol Mochan and Martin Whitfield have thanked voters across the region and pledged to make their priority delivering a recovery plan to help the region rebuild after the pandemic. The election of the Labour MSPs last week maintains the party’s…

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has commented on the latest Covid-19 update. Speaking on Tuesday, the First Minister confirmed that as from Monday 17 May, six people from three households can meet inside. Physical distancing will be eased in private homes and gardens, meaning people will be able to hug…