Campaign Update: Scotland’s next Gigabit City When I was first elected as a Councillor in 2007, I must admit I found the speed of change frustrating. It quickly became clear, it wasn’t enough just to have a good idea – to get things done we needed a shared vision, with as many stakeholders as possible involved. A […]
A shared ambition to make Inverness a Gigabit City Read More »
This week, Theresa May’s Brexit deal faces almost certain defeat, as the delayed ‘meaningful vote’ comes back to Parliament. It’s clear even those supporting her deal are doing so out of Tory party loyalty, or through fear that something, anything must be delivered before March. I doubt even the Prime Minister thinks of it as
Scotland didn’t vote for this sorry mess Read More »
My constituency office is now closed and will reopen on 7th January. Whilst the team will be monitoring emails throughout the festive break, all non-urgent enquiries will be dealt with when the office reopens. For your convenience, I have included below, contact details of organisations that will be able to assist you with enquiries. If
Useful numbers for festive break Read More »
Local MP Drew Hendry met with Macdonald Hotels and Resorts Chairman Donald Macdonald over the weekend in a bid to broker new talks on Aviemore swimming pool facilities. The meeting follows the breakdown of previous negotiations between the Highland Council and Macdonald Hotels and Resorts over the use of the Aviemore Resort’s pool by Highlife
New hope for Aviemore Swimming Pool Deal Read More »
SNP MP Drew Hendry has backed a new campaign from The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, England’s National Housing Federation, Community Housing Cymru and the Northern Irish Federation of Housing Associations, which calls for a radical overhaul of the Universal Credit system, to protect people from the threat of eviction. The multi-agency campaign has joined
LOCAL MP BACKS HOUSING FEDERATIONS’ ‘5 ASKS CAMPAIGN’ ON UNIVERSAL CREDIT Read More »
Politics is at its best when politicians set aside what divides them. As Councillor, then as Leader of the Council and now as your Member of Parliament, I’ve worked across many political divides for this very reason. I believe it’s what people rightly expect from those in the privileged position of public life. Yet, three
Best intentions aren’t enough to prevail in politics Read More »
A week may be a long time in politics but 15 minutes has proved how Westminster Parliament treats Scotland. The past week will be remembered as the time, Ian Blackford, the SNP Group Leader at Westminster was banished from the House of Commons Chamber and I, and my fellow SNP MPs, left with him. A dramatic
OMIW – Another Week in Parliament Read More »
Can you remember the last time you benefitted from a volunteer? Whether they are running a children’s sports group or maybe acting as stewards on charity fun runs, whatever, we would soon miss them if they weren’t there. They don’t just fulfil needs, they add friendship, joy and inspiration along the way and Volunteer Week (1st -7th June),
Celebrating Volunteer Week 2018 Read More »
Looking back, we can see the hard work, over many years, that has gone into making tourism a Highland success story. All of that effort means that tourism now accounts for twenty percent of the Highland economy. We all have a vested interest in ensuring that the success continues – and grows – supporting jobs
Who can blame Highland businesses for tourism tax worries? Read More »
The Office of Drew Hendry MP – Privacy Notice Drew Hendry MP and his office take your privacy seriously. We aim to ensure that all processes in his office meet or exceed all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including (from May 2018 onward) the EU General Data Protection Regulation/UK Data Protection Bill, EU Regulation 45/2001 and
