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All the latest political news in Perth and Kinross.
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.
9 October 2014
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.
9 October 2014
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.
9 October 2014
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.
5 October 2014
Poll Tax arrears collection to be scrapped
The Scottish Government plans a new law to stop councils pursuing people for historic Poll Tax debts, First Minister Alex Salmond confirmed today.
2 October 2014
Youth democracy descends on Perth
This weekend, the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) will host its 55th National Sitting in Perth.
29 September 2014
Alex Salmond quits as Scotland says no to Independence
First Minister of Scotland is stepping down as Scotland rejects Independence to remain part of the United Kingdom.
19 September 2014
Funding to develop innovative learning spaces announced
Support will be made available to create innovative learning environments, the Scottish Government announced today.
17 August 2014
European Parliamentary Elections voting closes on Tuesday
Residents of Perth and Kinross have only a few days left to make sure they are registered to vote in this year's European Parliamentary Elections.
4 May 2014
MEP Nick Griffin's Twitter Account Hacked
It has emerged British National Party Leader Nick Griffin's social media account has been hacked by professionals.
3 May 2014