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SOUTH SCOTLAND MSP TAKES ON IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS CHAMPION ROLE

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has taken on the role of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) parliamentary champion for charity Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Scotland. The local MSP was IPF champion in the Scottish Parliament last term and he is delighted to continue the role to help raise awareness…

SOUTH SCOTLAND MSP URGES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TO ROLL OUT ‘WALK IN’ VACCINATION CENTRES AS COVID CASES SURGE ACROSS THE REGION

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has urged the Scottish Government to roll out ‘walk in’ vaccination centres across the region as cases surge. Covid cases have risen sharply across almost all of the local authority areas in the South Scotland region (see table). For example, cases in Dumfries and Galloway…

SOUTH SCOTLAND MSP TAKES PART IN EVENTS TO CELEBRATE ARMED FORCES DAY 2021

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has paid tribute to the men and women of our Armed Forces, as the country celebrated Armed Forces Day (27 June). While Covid-19 restrictions meant large events were not possible, the local MSP took part in a small event organised by the local Legion Scotland…

LOCAL MSP STEPS UP CAMPAIGN TO KEEP CLOSURE HIT POST OFFICES OPERATING IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has stepped up his campaign to stop several local Post Office branches disappearing from their communities. In Dumfries and Galloway, Thornhill, Georgetown (Dumfries), Gretna and Eastriggs post offices look set to close after SPAR confirmed those branches will no longer house the service from 12,…

LOCAL MSP WELCOMES THIS WEEK’S PLANNED OPENING OF FLAGSHIP INCLUSIVE PLAY PARK IN ANNAN

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has welcomed the news that a flagship inclusive Annan play park looks set to open this week. Annan Play Park Steering Group was formed in 2015 to raise funds through external funding and fundraising to create an inclusive play park suitable for all abilities and…

SOUTH SCOTLAND MSP QUESTIONS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT OVER REGULATIONS FOR BED AND BREAKFASTS AND SELF-CATERING PROVIDERS IN RURAL AREAS

South Scotland MSP and Scottish Labour’s Rural Affairs Spokesperson Colin Smyth has questioned the Scottish Government over proposed legislation to regulate short term lets. In February, the Government was forced to withdraw legislation aimed at regulating short-term lets after ministers had drawn up a licensing scheme to give councils new…

LOCAL MSP COMMENTS ON £30M CONTRACT NOTICE FOR AN INLAND BORDER FACILITY AT CAIRNRYAN

South Scotland MSP and Scottish Labour’s Rural Affairs Spokesperson Colin Smyth has commented on the publication of a contract notice for the creation of an inland border facility at Cairnryan. In February, the Scottish Government started work on creating a border control post at Cairnryan and laid out a Special…

SOUTH SCOTLAND MSP COMMENTS ON FIRST MINISTER’S COVID-19 UPDATE

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has commented on the latest Covid-19 update. Speaking on Tuesday, the First Minister said the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland is likely to be pushed back by three weeks. The whole country had been due to move to the lowest level zero of its…

LOCAL MSP VISITS THREAVE GARDENS AS PART OF NATIONAL LOTTERY OPEN WEEK

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth visited Threave Garden and Estate last week, as part of the National Lottery Open Week. The open week, which ran last week across Scotland, was an opportunity for those organisations who have received a National Lottery grant to express their gratitude by offering free access…

TRADE DEAL WITH AUSTRALIA COULD HAVE A ‘DEVASTATING IMPACT’ ON AGRICULTURE IN SOUTH SCOTLAND – COLIN SMYTH

South Scotland MSP and Scottish Labour’s Rural Affairs Spokesperson Colin Smyth has said a trade deal with Australia that could result in a flood of cheaper produced food imports into the UK would have a ‘devastating impact’ on agriculture across the south of Scotland. The local MSP raised his concerns…

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