The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht Monday, 10 June, 2024 It was an honour and a privilege to write a piece for a new book on women's rights in Scotland which also features a chapter from Harry Potter author JK Rowling. The book, which has just been published, is called ‘The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht: Voices from the Front-Line of Scotland's Battle for Women's Rights.' It documents how a group of women fought against the SNP Government’s Gender... Local News
SNP criticised for closure of Jedburgh information centre 27th March 2024 SNP agency Visit Scotland announced on Wednesday they would close all 25 visitor information centres across Scotland, including the Jedburgh location. This is a... Local News
The SNP must take action against drug deaths in Borders 25th March 2024 The latest statistics show that 1,197 people across Scotland are suspected to have lost their lives to drugs last year, a rise of 105 from 2022. In the Lothian... Local News
The Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill 21st March 2024 Today, the SNP's Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill was passed in the Scottish Parliament. The SNP-Green government has once again shown their contempt for... Holyrood News
Three wins for Borders businesses in Scottish rural awards 19th March 2024 Borders businesses won big in the 2024 Scottish Countryside Alliance awards, dubbed the ‘rural Oscars’ by organisers. The Gordon Arms won best pub, Foston’s... Local News
Water prices set to rise in Scotland 4th March 2024 Business Stream recently wrote to customers to inform them of higher 2024/2025 charges. They said: “From 1 April 2024, the wholesale charge for water and... Local News
Selkirk's newest General Store branch 26th February 2024 Last week, I helped open the newest branch of The General Store in Selkirk, a not-for-profit organisation in the town. Now almost 3 years old, The General Store... Local News
Scottish Conservatives defeat the SNP 23rd February 2024 The Scottish Conservatives have defeated the SNP in the Jedburgh and St Boswells by-election. Scottish Conservative & Unionist candidate John Bathgate won with... Local News
Humza Yousaf must stop NHS Borders cuts 13th February 2024 Rachael Hamilton MSP and I have written to the First Minister over the NHS Borders financial crisis. We have urged Humza Yousaf to provide more funding to... Local News
Johnstons of Elgin announce a £1.8m expansion in Hawick 17th January 2024 I was delighted to visit the team at Johnstons of Elgin’s knitwear factory in Hawick after the company recently announced a £1.8m expansion in Hawick. The... Local News
