Lochhead won’t Answer Questions on Failing Payment System as two thirds of Farmers have yet to submit applications 22nd May 2015 Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Richard Lochhead has once again refused to answer questions on the delay over online CAP applications seriously. Local News
Murdo wants Perth and Kinross Businesses to follow Blairgowrie’s lead and capitalise on increasing tourist numbers 22nd May 2015 Conservative MSP and Chair of the Scottish Parliament’s Tourism Committee, Murdo Fraser, wants businesses in his region to capitalise on burgeoning tourism... Local News
Murdo calls on Travellers to prepare ahead of Proposed Rail Strike 21st May 2015 Mid-Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser has called on Bank Holiday travellers to prepare ahead of a planned strike by Network Rail. Local News
Murdo want’s tougher regulation for High Street Charity Fundraisers 18th May 2015 Mid-Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser has called for stricter regulation of Charity Fundraisers who approach High Street shoppers. Local News
Employment on the rise in Perth and Kinross 15th May 2015 New official figures show employment in Perth and Kinross has risen by 4,000 under the Conservative-led UK Government. Local News
112% increase as NHS Fife and Forth Valley leave hundreds waiting longer than 8 hours in A& E 13th May 2015 Official Statistics have shown a 112% increase in NHS Fife and Forth Valley patients spending 8 hours or longer in A and E wards awaiting treatment. Local News
Highland Mainline Improvements won’t be realised until 2047 13th May 2015 In parliament, Mid-Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser, has questioned the Scottish Government’s progress on reducing journey times on the Highland Mainline. Local News
T in the Park given green light 12th May 2015 Commenting on the news that Perth & Kinross Council has approved plans for the T in the Park music festival to be held at Strathallan Castle. Local News
SNP must solve ‘shambolic' farmer payment system which is hampering Mid-Scotland and Fife Farmers 1st May 2015 Mid-Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser has called on the Scottish Government to sort out problems with their online payments system which is seriously hindering... Local News