SNP MSP for South Scotland Joan McAlpine took to the hills last week to see first-hand how eco-tourism could make a success of the proposed community buy out of Langholm Moor. The MSP’s visit came as Buccleuch estates announced they…
SNP MSP Joan McAlpine has hailed the latest NHS figures that show NHS dentist registrations have rocketed under the SNP – with 130% more adults registered in Dumfries and Galloway since 2007 meaning almost 87% are now registered compared to…
23.3% of the total number of children in Dumfries and Galloway could be affected by the two-child cap, according to new research – prompting more calls for the UK Government to scrap the “heartless” policy. The “two-child policy” allows…
South of Scotland SNP MSP Joan McAlpine has welcomed the publication of draft proposals to improve transport links and infrastructure in South West Scotland. The draft publication of the South West Scotland Transport Study, which was launched on 27th June, gives…
South of Scotland SNP MSP Joan McAlpine has welcomed news that the Scottish Government will use new powers over social security to introduce a payment to help lift children out of poverty. The Scottish Child Payment will give eligible…
South Scotland MSP, Joan McAlpine has backed a new plan to ensure Dumfries & Galloway has the skills and training to keep young people in the region and ensure future prosperity. She made her comments after attending an event…
SNP MSP for South Scotland, Joan McAlpine, has welcomed news that Dumfries and Galloway will benefit from a new £1.8 Million Biodiversity Challenge Fund to help support at-risk habitats and species in local forests and coastal areas. Delivered through Scottish…
Joan McAlpine MSP for South Scotland has welcomed new figures showing that 13250 in Dumfries and Galloway benefitted from the SNP Government’s Council Tax Reduction scheme in March 2019. The scheme helps provides financial support to low income households,…
SNP MSP for South Scotland Joan McAlpine has welcomed news from the Scottish Government that a study into South West Scotland’s transport network will be published at the end of this month, after asking the Scottish Government for an update…
South of Scotland SNP MSP Joan McAlpine has secured a late change to the South of Scotland Enterprise Bill to acknowledge the powerful role that cultural and natural heritage plays in the local economy. In a momentous day for…
I am honoured to be the SNP candidate for Shetland in the upcoming by-election. Growing up in Shetland was a fantastic experience - It is a great privilege to be given the opportunity to represent the community that means so much to me. #TideIsTurning https://t.co/z2WiZRwC6l
Tom Wills, who was born and raised in Shetland, is @theSNP’s candidate for the Shetland @ScotParl by-election.
Positive meeting between our cross-party group, the @the3million & @BritishInEurope and Michel Barnier’s team at the EU commission today. Agreement that protecting EU/UK citizens is top priority - but work to do to cover all eventualities.
Thanks to @AlbertoCostaMP for securing.
