SNP leaving 20,000 visitors to Borders 'in the dark' Thursday, 11 April, 2024 The SNP have been accused of leaving 20,000 visitors to the Borders "in the dark" after Visit Scotland announced they would close the Jedburgh tourist information office. Visit Scotland, an SNP Government agency, said recently they would close 25 visitor information centres across Scotland. The SNP Government must step in and prevent the closure of this vital tourist information service which... Local News
Selkirk and Kelso pupils attend Downing Street for special event 30th January 2024 Pupils from Selkirk High School and Kelso High School attended a special Robert Burns themed event at Downing Street last week. Two dozen students from the... Local News
UK Government invests nearly £20,000 to upgrade Lauderdale football pitch 30th January 2024 The UK Government will provide £18,387 to upgrade the grass pitch at Lauderdale Youth Football Club. This brilliant investment will help to upgrade the grass... Local News
Good news for motorists from the UK Government 25th January 2024 One of my top priorities as your MP is to campaign for better roads for the Borders. That's why I consistently call out the SNP Government at Holyrood for... Opinions
Borders MP raises poor morning bus services between Newcastleton and Carlisle 24th January 2024 Bus services across the Borders must be improved. It's vital that the SNP Government provides more funding so the local council can improve the transport... Local News
Praise for local finalists in 'Rural Oscars' 23rd January 2024 Several Borders-based businesses are finalists in the annual Countryside Alliance Awards, dubbed the 'rural Oscars'. 2024 finalists include The Gordon Arms Bar... Local News
Local MP raises concerns about wrong speed limits on Sat Nav systems 16th January 2024 I have launched a campaign to ensure the correct speed limits are displayed on Google Maps and satellite navigation systems. I have raised concerns about the... Local News
Borders MP congratulates Duns business for double award win 16th January 2024 I was very pleased to congratulate the Potting Shed in Duns on their recent award for 'Best Eatery' at the Scottish Business Awards and for winning a 'Taste our... Local News
Borders children waiting up to nine months for mental health appointment 16th January 2024 Shocking new figures have revealed that Borders children are waiting up to nine months for a mental health appointment. A new Freedom of Information request by... Local News
My priorities for the Borders in 2024 10th January 2024 The new year is a great time to look forward with a renewed sense of optimism and purpose. As your Member of Parliament for the Scottish Borders, I want to... Local NewsOpinions