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All the latest political news in Perth and Kinross.
Embezzlement charge triggers resignation of SNP Council Leader Grant Laing
Councillor Grant Laing has resigned as Leader of the SNP Group at Perth & Kinross Council with immediate effect, citing personal reasons.
ScotRail to Permanently Scrap Peak Fares from September
ScotRail has confirmed that peak-time train fares in Scotland will be abolished permanently from 1 September 2025.
MP demands action over ‘Insurance Lottery’ following devastating Perth fire
Pete Wishart MP has written to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, demanding urgent government action to address what he describes as systemic failures and unethical practices within the insurance industry.
Jim Fairlie MSP highlights progress in tackling child poverty under SNP government
Jim Fairlie MSP has welcomed new figures that show significant progress in reducing child poverty in Perth and Kinross and across Scotland, crediting the Scottish Government's commitment to social welfare under First Minister John Swinney’s leadership.
Murdo Fraser slams “sustained neglect” of policing in Tayside
Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser has criticised the SNP for what he describes as their “sustained neglect” of policing in Tayside.
Councillors call for Conservation Area Reform
Conservative Councillors Noah Khogali and Angus Forbes call for Conservation Area Reform.
2,890 Families in Perth and Kinross to receive child payment increase
The Scottish Child Payment has been increased from £20 to £25 per week per child, meaning 2890 families in Perth and Kinross are set to receive a boost to their household incomes from the Scottish Government.
10,600 families in Perthshire will receive cost of living payments this year
Over 8 million households in the UK will get a cash payment from July 2022 to ease cost of living pressures.
First minister proposes second independence referendum vote next October
The Scottish Government is planning up an independence bill ready for October 2023, people living in Scotland will vote once again.
Stagecoach makes U-turn on £1.9bn proposal
Stagecoach says its directors unanimously voted to withdraw from recommending the National Express takeover.