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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.
Council tax in Perth and Kinross to rise by 3.9%
Despite the significant financial challenges facing all local authorities this year, Perth & Kinross Council has agreed a 3.9% Council Tax increase for 2023/24, equivalent to less than a pound a week more for a Band D property.
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.
MP Pete Wishart responds to Liz Truss winning Tory leadership battle
Liz Truss will be officially the next prime minister on Tuesday once she has met the queen in Aberdeenshire.
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.
Murdo Fraser MSP urges SNP Government to clarify the completion date of the A9 dualling scheme between Perth and Inverness
Murdo Fraser MSP has expressed his frustration with the SNP Government due to them failing to provide any clarity on when the A9 dualling scheme between Perth and Inverness will be completed.
Public Health Scotland urges Scots to cancel Christmas parties
Public Health Scotland urged the Scottish people to cancel their Christmas parties due to the spread of the Omicron variant.
SNP MP Margaret Ferrier suspended after breaching Covid-19 restrictions
The Rutherglen MP, who previously called for Dominic Cummings to resign over his Barnard Castle visit has been suspended after breaching covid-19 restrictions.
Disappointment over Tay Cities Deal budget
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond MP, confirmed in yesterday's Budget that the UK Government would commit £150m to the Tay Cities Deal – significantly less than the £200m pledged last week by the Scottish Government.
Interview: Pete Wishart MP for Perth and North Perthshire
Pete Wishart MP for Perth and North Perthshire answered questions from Political Reporter Marco Douglas to discuss current issues, Brexit and local council budget for 2018/19.