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SOUTH SCOTLAND MSP DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM FIRST MINISTER ABOUT LOCKDOWN EXIT STRATEGY IN BORDER AREAS

South of Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has demanded answers from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon about the need for continuity north and south of the border when it comes to a lockdown exit strategy. At the weekend, several news sources suggested some lockdown restrictions in England could be lifted in May,…

SOUTH OF SCOTLAND MSP PRAISES DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY CITIZENS ADVICE SERVICE FOR DEDICATED WORK DURING COVID-19 CRISIS

South of Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has praised Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (DAGCAS) for their tireless work during Covid-19 crisis. Since social distancing measures were introduced, DAGCAS have paused their face to face service, instead they have moved the majority of its volunteers and staff to home working, with a dedicated unit based…

SOUTH OF SCOTLAND MSP COLIN SMYTH WARNS OF THE ‘SERIOUS DANGERS’ OF CROSS BORDER MIXED MESSAGES AROUND COVID-19 LOCKDOWN EXIT

South of Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has warned of the serious dangers which could arise out of mixed cross-border Covid-19 messaging coming from the UK and Scottish Governments. At the weekend, several news sources suggested some lockdown restrictions in England could be lifted in May, while First Minster Nicola Sturgeon…

COLIN SMYTH URGES LOCAL BUSINESSES TO APPLY FOR THE GOVERNMENT’S FURLOUGH SCHEME RATHER THAN LAYING WORKERS OFF

South of Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has urged local businesses to apply for the UK Government’s furlough scheme, rather than laying workers off during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme opens today (Monday) and allows businesses to claim for 80 per cent of their employee’s wages, plus any…

GOVERNMENT U-TURN STILL LEAVES MANY LOCAL BUSINESSES FACING CLOSURE, WARNS MSP

A U-turn by the Scottish Government in the level of support given to businesses will still leave many facing closure without extra help, warns South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth. The local MSP has been urging the Scottish Government to change its decision to give out grants on a one per…

LATEST COVID-19 FIGURES HEARTBREAKING FOR LOCAL FAMILIES, SAYS MSP

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has described the latest figures from NHS Dumfries and Galloway that show that 24 people in the region have died after testing positive for Covid-19 as “heartbreaking for local families”. The local health board confirmed today that a further seven people passed away in the…

LOCAL MSP WELCOMES LANGHOLM BUILDING SOCIETY REOPENING

South of Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has welcomed the news that the Langholm branch of the Cumberland Building Society partially re-opened last week after originally closing in March, following the decision to only keep key hubs open during lockdown. Several constituents contacted Colin Smyth to express their concerns about the…

COLIN SMYTH BACKS CALLS ON SCOTTISH GOVERNMNENT TO CONSIDER BAN ON SKY LANTERNS

South of Scotland MSP and Scottish Labour’s Rural Economy Spokesperson Colin Smyth is urging the Scottish Government to consider a complete ban on sky lanterns, following reports that a mass release of these items this weekend was being promoted. Sky lanterns are constructed from paper with a wire or wooden…

LOCAL BUSINESSES WILL COLLAPSE UNLESS THEY GET THE SUPPORT THEY REQUIRE, WARNS COLIN SMYTH

South of Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has reiterated his calls for increased support for businesses in the area and warned that many are days away from collapse unless more is done by Government. The local MSP has found serious gaps in the current package of support and also unacceptable discrepancies…

LOCAL PEOPLE URGED TO UTILISE NEW COVID-19 HELPLINE NUMBER – COLIN SMYTH

South of Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has welcomed the creation of a new national helpline which is designed to help provide essential assistance for those who don’t have a network of support but who are at high risk of contracting Covid-19. The service, which is open during office hours (9…

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