I am delighted to be joining the pupils of Drakies Primary for the official launch of their Reach Out Community Cafe which, working with NHS Highland, aims to tackle loneliness. They have pledged to help fight loneliness by holding their Community Cafe, organised and run by them. They are, indeed, an example to us all. […]
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SNP MP WRITES TO UK GOVERNMENT ON MOBILE CONNECTIVITY IN SCOTLAND UK NEEDS TO BE AS AMBITIOUS AS SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SNP MP Drew Hendry has written to the UK Government asking for a greater commitment and ambition on the issue of mobile connectivity in remote parts of Scotland. Drew Hendry who is the MP for
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Jo Cox: her family did not deserve to lose her and she did not deserve to die Jo Cox MP is dead. Murdered, in cold blood, in the street, in her constituency. Anyone who heard her speak saw her with others, knew exactly what she stood for. Who knows what she would have gone on
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Jo Cox MP is dead. Murdered, in cold blood, in the street, in her constituency. Anyone who heard her speak, saw her with others, knew exactly what she stood for. Who knows what she would have gone on to bring to the field of politics had her life not been so brutally stopped short. Most
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Delighted to sign in support of #Autism Pride event. Really nice, laid back event. Encouraging all to take part
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Caitlin and Finlay did the Highlands proud, winning the “Dewar” trophy. Well done coach John Chalmers and Nairn Academy
Ardersier is a community united in their opposition to these proposals and as the local MP, I was keen to take the time to listen to the views of residents at a recent surgery in the village. Whilst I welcome the efforts of Scottish Water in hosting
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There has been a considerable amount of concern raised by residents of Milton of Leys over the proposed prison site for Inverness. Fergus Ewing MSP is seeking a pause in the planning process for this particular site whilst alternatives are explored. It is our shared view that the current proposed site is inappropriate and a more
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Showing up for others – the amazing groups and people working away in our community In addition to being at Westminster, my normal week involves crisscrossing the constituency hosting a raft of advice surgeries and listening to and helping people. Last week, Parliament wasn’t sitting, so I had a bit more time to spend visiting
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In addition to being at Westminster, my normal week involves criss-crossing the constituency, hosting a raft of advice surgeries and listening to, and helping people. Last week, Parliament wasn’t sitting, so I had a bit more time to spend visiting constituents. These are the times that I often find amazing groups and people helping others,
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