Murdo Fraser MSP calls on Perth and Kinross Council to hold referendum on controversial leisure plan for Perth Monday, 23 March, 2026 Murdo Fraser MSP has called on Perth and Kinross Council to hold a public vote on the suitability of the controversial leisure plan for Thimblerow in Perth. The Scottish Conservative politician said he “doesn’t know a single person” who thinks the proposal to build a new leisure centre at the site is a good idea, and he wants the local authority to hold a referendum in order for the Council not to... Local News
Liz Smith CBE MSP Column for the Crieff & Comrie Quair 4th December 2025 I hope readers had a relaxing Christmas and New Year in the company of family and friends. At the end of November, I visited the excellent Scottish Adventure... Local News
Liz Smith CBE MSP Column for the Kinross Newsletter 4th December 2025 I hope readers of the Kinross Newsletter had an enjoyable Christmas in the company of family and friends. While for many, the festive period is a time for... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP describes UK Budget as a 'hammer blow' to workers and businesses in Mid Scotland and Fife 1st December 2025 Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser says the UK Budget is a “hammer blow” for workers and businesses in Mid Scotland and Fife. He says the £26 billion worth... Local News
Perthshire Conservatives call for Transport Scotland to review traffic light system at Swallow Roundabout 28th November 2025 Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser has written to Transport Scotland to ask them to review the current traffic light system at the Swallow Roundabout after... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP slams planned closure of Scone Park and Ride 27th November 2025 Murdo Fraser MSP is asking for “heads to be knocked together” to find a solution to the possibility that the Scone Park and Ride may close. The Scottish... Local News
Perthshire Conservatives call on council to 'ditch' Visitor Levy 24th November 2025 Perthshire Conservatives have called on Perth and Kinross Council to ditch the Visitor Levy proposal after it was revealed that there is “overwhelming” local... Local News
Liz Smith CBE MSP Column for Perthshire Advertiser 21st November 2025 In May 2024, Holyrood passed the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill. From the outset, let me remind readers that my party did not support this Bill because it so... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP asks SNP to encourage Church of Scotland to allow time for communities to put business case together to take over empty Kirk buildings 17th November 2025 Murdo Fraser MSP has asked the SNP Government to encourage the Church of Scotland to allow time for community groups in Mid Scotland and Fife to put together a... Local News
Liz Smith CBE MSP Column for the Crieff and Comrie Quair 11th November 2025 In October, I attended a wonderful performance of A Night at the Opera at Crieff Parish Church to celebrate 60 years of the Strathearn Music Society. It was a... Local News
Kemi gives Keynote Defence Speech 11th April 2026 We must force the government to confront reality National News
New Conservative Broadcast: Cut Britain's Bills 8th April 2026 In our latest Party Election Broadcast Kemi outlines how to cut Britain's bills... National News
Grooming Gangs Inquiry Strengthened 1st April 2026 Working together, we have once again forced the government to change course and putting victims first. National News
Conservatives Publish “Get Britain Drilling” Bill 31st March 2026 In the middle of an energy crisis drilling our own oil is about energy, financial and national security. National News
Labour block North Sea Oil Drilling 26th March 2026 Because of Ed Miliband Britain is poorer and thousands of jobs are being lost. National News
Local Elections 2026 Campaign Launch 19th March 2026 Watch as Kemi launches our campaign for the upcoming Local Elections National News