Campaigns

Due to SNP cuts, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have brought forward plans to scrap 24/7 cover at Hawick Fire Station and move to office hours. These...

Scottish Borders Council has announced plans that could see many local nurseries close. Those under threat include Cockburnspath, Ednam, Westruther, Yetholm and...

The closure of rural banks across the Borders is a betrayal to loyal customers. Mobile and online banking works for a lot of people, but not everyone. Let’s try...

The Laidlaw Memorial Pool in Jedburgh is a vital local facility, particularly for young and elderly residents. Together with the Jedburgh Community Council and...

Labour's Family Farm Tax must be stopped. It threatens the future of British farming, will force rural businesses to close, damage our food security, and could...

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to deliver the Cross Border Connection project – a 400kV overhead line...

Small businesses are the backbone of the Scottish Borders economy. They support local jobs and ensure we have thriving, vibrant communities. I want to hear from...

Labour has announced cuts to the winter fuel payments for elderly people across the UK and the SNP are doing their dirty work in Scotland by also limiting this...

It was recently announced that Westruther Nursery will close after the summer. This decision has been made with zero consultation with those living in the local...

If you are experiencing issues with travel since the changes to the Number 51 Borders Bus route, please let me know below.

Farmers, crofters and those across our agricultural sector – including those I represent in the Borders – are facing an increased risk of theft. In particular...

The SNP's track record on ignoring the needs of food producers in rural Scotland is dreadful. Their plans are forcing Scotland to import more food from abroad...