The news hit the headlines today – UK inflation is dropping. But for many of us, this news offers little more than cold comfort. Whether it’s at the checkout, at the petrol pump, or when we open our energy bills, we’re all still feeling the pinch. Let’s face it, this is not stability. The Real […]
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MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey, Drew Hendry, has welcomed reassurances from Scottish Government Minister Graeme Dey about the priority given to young people in the development of the Highland region. Following a recent discussion with the Minister for Higher and Further Education about the ongoing concerns about the lack of security around the
The biggest concern raised with me continues to be the cost of living. The mortgage rate hikes, triggered by the Liz Truss premiership, and inflation still running at over ten per cent means that the increasing casework coming through my office relates to helping people who are struggling, including those households with two or more
Addressing Highland Living Costs and Extending Support to Ukrainian Refugees Amid Crisis Read More »
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Letter to Ofgem Regarding Consumer Credit Balances in Energy Accounts Read More »
Local MP Drew Hendry and Age Scotland are calling on pensioners in Inverness, Nairn Badenoch and Strathspey with incomes of less than £200 per week to apply for Pension Credit before 19 May to boost their pension and ensure they receive the next instalment of the cost-of-living support payment from the UK Government. People who
Claim Pension Credit by 19th May to Get Extra £301 Payment Read More »
Can be viewed in English here. Вступ Нашим друзям з України Ми щиро раді приймати вас тут, у Шотландії, незалежно від тривалості вашого перебування. Ви так багато пережили, і, сподіваюся, тепер ви зможете повернути собі відчуття спокою та стабільності. Я як ваш депутат зроблю все можливе, щоб вас підтримати. Ми разом з моєю командою склали
допомога та підтримка (Support for Ukrainians) Read More »
Correspondence to Ian Maxwell (CEO of Scottish FA)
Letter to the Scottish FA Regarding Scottish Cup Final Read More »
When banks closed their doors, they reassured us that local Post Offices would fill the void. Yet, as Post Offices face similar challenges, our communities are grappling with the consequences, just as we had feared. Communities like Newtonmore are now facing the harsh reality of losing their Post Office. If it closes, what happens to
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The Cost of Living crisis is a pressing issue in our communities. I know many are struggling, not only with financial difficulties but with the toll this can take on our mental health as well. In these challenging times, the support provided by organisations in our community is more crucial than ever. With the aim
As we navigate through the ongoing cost of living crisis, it’s more important than ever to support our community and ensure that no child goes hungry. I’m proud to share a list of fantastic initiatives in our constituency that are providing free meals for children during the Easter Holidays and beyond. While free school meals
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