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All the latest political news in Perth and Kinross.
Death of Councillor Ian Campbell
A statement has been issued by Perth and Kinross Council today after the sudden death of Councillor Ian Campbell.
Scotland’s Council Funding Crisis
For my first article, I am looking at the ongoing funding crisis that is currently affecting all local authorities in Scotland.
Local MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh publishes first annual report
Ochil and South Perthshire MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh this week published her first Annual Report following her election to Parliament in May 2015.
Legal highs set to be banned
The Queen announced in her speech today legal highs are to be banned in the UK.
Gullible MSP Ruth Davidson left red faced over scaremongering tweet
MSP Ruth Davidson has been left red faced over embarrassing tweet, today 7th of May, 2015.
Overnight count – General Election 2015
PG showing all the best commentary throughout the night during the General Election 2015, count.
Finance Secretary confirms continued investment for Perth and Kinross
Thursday’s budget delivered on the ask of the Scottish people for a fairer and more prosperous Scotland Finance Secretary John Swinney said today.
A Budget for a prosperous and fairer Scotland
Today’s budget will deliver on the aspirations of the people of Scotland for a more prosperous and fairer Scotland, Finance Secretary John Swinney said.
Finance Secretary John Swinney will today set out the Draft Scottish Budget 2015/16.
Mr Swinney is expected to focus on polices which will help to make Scotland a more prosperous country, tackle inequality and protect public services.
Youth Parliament to Campaign to Tackle Child and Youth Poverty
The Scottish Youth Parliament’s (SYP) new national campaign will aim to tackle child and youth poverty.