EYE HEALTH RAISED IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
South Scotland SNP MSP Emma Harper has raised the importance of eye health during National Eye Health Week (20-26 September)
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News from SNP Branches, Councillors and MSPs across Dumfriesshire Constituency in the south west of Scotland, from the River Nith in the west to Langholm in the east. The SNP branches in the area are Mid & Upper Nithsdale, Dumfries East, Lochar & District, Annandale & Eskdale, Annan & District.
EXTENSION TO CHILD WINTER HEATING ASSISTANCE
Child Winter Heating Assistance is an annual payment of £202 to help families of a child or young person on
Continue readingUK NI HIKE WILL CUT SCOTTISH NURSES’ PAY BY AT LEAST 20%
Research by the SNP has shown that Band 5 nurses can expect their National Insurance payments to increase by at
Continue readingSHARE OF £392,700 FOR ELIGIBLE DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY FAMILIES BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Low income families in Dumfries & Galloway will benefit from a £320 uplift before Christmas as part of the Scottish
Continue readingFUNDING FOR VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE
South Scotland SNP MSP, Emma Harper has welcomed a new Scottish Government fund which will allow libraries to re-connect with
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Boris bridge/tunnel plan shelved
South Scotland SNP MSP, Emma Harper commented; “I have always been very sceptical of the bridge or tunnel proposals as
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NEW INVESTMENT INTO DERELICT SITES
A Scottish Government inquiry made by South Scotland SNP MSP, Emma Harper, into the 2020 Scottish Land Commission Report regarding
Continue readingSOUTH SCOTLAND CONSERVATIVES ASKED TO REVERSE FAMILY CUTS
In March 2020, when faced with the economic fallout from the pandemic, the UK Government recognised that social security rates
Continue readingRemoval of NHS dental charges for young people
Free treatment for people aged under 26 will take effect immediately and there is no “opt-in” required. Those who started
Continue readingSCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SOCIAL CARE REFORM CONSULTATION
South Scotland SNP MSP Emma Harper has welcomed a new consultation, launched by the Scottish Government, into the future of
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SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION TO DISCUSS DERELICT LAND AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS
South Scotland SNP MSP, Emma Harper, is meeting with the Chair of the Scottish Land Commission, Andrew Thin, early next
Continue readingDUMFRIES & GALLOWAY CAN APPLY FOR SCOTLAND LOVES LOCAL FUND
South Scotland SNP MSP, Emma Harper, has urged projects in Dumfries & Galloway to apply for the newly launched Scotland
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