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All the latest political news in Perth and Kinross.
Poll Tax arrears collection to be scrapped
ï»żThe 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
Nigel Farage to decide on election fight
The UKIP leader Nigel Farage has said he will decide in the next 24 hours whether to stand in the by-election.
30 April 2014
78,000 Scots getting free personal care benefits
New figures published today showing 78,000 people in Scotland are benefiting from free personal and nursing care shows the benefits of decisions being made in Scotland, an SNP MSP has said.
29 April 2014
No camp ‘complete fiction’ on education criticised
Another Project Fear scare story has fallen apart after a senior academic described the No campâs claims on higher education as based on âhyperbole and complete fictionâ.
14 April 2014
Scottish Councils officials jet off to Riviera funded by the taxpayers
Scottish councils including Perth & Kinross Council are set to jet off to Riviera due to a conference.
3 March 2014