Murdo Fraser MSP says Police Scotland must be answerable and accountable for its actions Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser has said that Police Scotland “must be answerable and accountable for their actions” and has questioned their treatment of him in terms of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act. The politician spoke during a Motion brought to the Chamber by the Scottish Conservative Party calling on MSPs to consider repealing the Act, which ironically came into force... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP champions Perthshire businesses to win national awards 15th January 2024 Murdo Fraser MSP has championed Perthshire businesses to win a ‘rural Oscar’ at the Scottish Finals of the Countryside Alliance Awards. The awards are the... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP calls on Bank of Scotland to 'rethink' their plan to close a swathe of mobile branches in Mid Scotland and Fife 12th January 2024 Murdo Fraser MSP has called on the Bank of Scotland to have a “rethink” on their plan to close a swathe of mobile branches across Mid Scotland and Fife. The... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP expresses concern at number of 'animal incidents' in Perth and Kinross 9th January 2024 Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser has expressed his concerns at the “shocking” number of animal incidents reported to the police – totalling 1,096 in just... Local News
Column from Liz Smith MSP for the Perthshire Advertiser 8th January 2024 It was the greatest privilege to be awarded a CBE for Services to Sport in His Majesty, The King’s New Year’s Honours. The award was completely unexpected and I... Local News
Murdo Fraser MSP slams SNP targets for dualling A9 between Perth to Inverness 2nd January 2024 Murdo Fraser MSP has slammed the SNP on setting estimated targets for the completion of the A9 dualling between Perth to Inverness. The Scottish Conservative... Local News
Liz Smith MSP Strathearn Herald Column 15th December 2023 May I wish Strathearn Herald readers a merry Christmas and the very best for the New Year. We are now about halfway through this Parliamentary session – which... Local News
Scottish Conservatives describe increase in levels of truancy in Perth and Kinross as 'shocking' 7th December 2023 Scottish Conservative politicians have described an increase in truancy levels among pupils in Perth and Kinross as “shocking.” Murdo Fraser MSP and Councillor... Local News
Liz Smith MSP: Column for Perthshire Advertiser 6th December 2023 The independence of the judicial system in Scotland has always been a feature of our nation’s democracy. This has always been widely respected and greatly... Local News
Liz Smith MSP's column for the Strathearn Herald 4th December 2023 Last month saw the delivery of Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement and the Chancellor - rightly in my view - chose to prioritise growth rather than increasing public... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News