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All the latest political news in Perth and Kinross.
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 camp’s claims on higher education as based on “hyperbole and complete fiction”.
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
David Cameron again rejects Salmond TV debate challenge
David Cameron has again refused to take part in a televised debate with Alex Salmond ahead of the…
5 January 2014
Ambulance speeding tickets prompt call for exemption
Emergency vehicles should be exempt from speed cameras, according to the Scottish Conservatives. The call comes after figures…
29 December 2013
FOI confirms Mark Wright was paid £7K for light switch on appearance
Information has emerged which has been obtained by The Courier that Mark Wright was paid £7,000 plus VAT.…
30 November 2013
Scottish Independence – White Paper
Watch the Scotland White Paper talk on BBC Two and follow our live blog for interactions and opinions. Alex…
26 November 2013
Perth Dewars Centre Chosen For 2014 Winter Olympic Games
£500,000 has been invested into the project which Dewars will have a part in Winter Olympics Games in…
13 November 2013
Karnival Nightclub Hits News Once Again
Perth City Centre Conservative councillor Heather Stewart expresses concerns over the new nightclub in Perth. Councillor Heather Stewart…
4 November 2013