The A9 dualling is a totemic issue for people living in the Highlands. From the moment we set off on the road, we know the risks it carries—the tragedies that can unfold, impacting not only those who act recklessly or impatiently but also innocent road users who fall victim to these avoidable accidents. For years, […]
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Since being elected in 2015, it has been my absolute privilege to serve the diverse communities of the Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey constituency. Therefore, today’s Boundary Commission announcement brings both personal sadness and a wider concern for our region. The changes mean that at next year’s General Election, our region will only be represented
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As you may know, I have presented the Banking and Postal Services (Rural Areas) Bill, an essential piece of legislation designed to protect the services that our communities across Badenoch and Strathspey so vitally rely on, to the House of Commons. Your voices have been instrumental in driving this process forward. From listening to those
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Recent Wild Fires Highlight Need for Action Like everyone else in our community, I have watched in horror at the wildfires breaking out across the constituency. Hoping for rain and the safety of the firefighters and families who were forced to leave their homes and feeling utterly helpless. Also, like you, I know there is
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Small and micro businesses in our community are feeling the weight of the economic crisis. The dual impact of rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis is putting a strain on their small operations, and it’s clear they need our support more than ever. One of the most significant challenges many of our smaller businesses face
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Letter to the Minister for Small Business, Enterprise and Markets regarding VAT Rates Read More »
Summer promises sunshine, barbecues and picnics. But, as we know, the inevitable chill of autumn and winter follows all too soon. That’s why, despite the increasing temperatures, I am determined to keep on the case to demand fairness in the energy market with our It’s Your Money campaign. To this end, this week, I met
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I recently sat with a young couple wrestling with soaring costs at the pump, the supermarket, and now, staring down the barrel of a mortgage hike. They’ve been working hard for a secure future for their children, but they’re now on the edge of despair. Inflation has been draining their monthly earnings. The safety net
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