Politics

A BOLT out of the blue has seen a former Buckie councillor start a new career as an MSP.

The public is being asked for views on proposals to restrict the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar and salt such as multi-buys.

SNP Westminster candidate for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East councillor Seamus Logan has been formally adopted.

MP Richard Thomson reflects on last weeks vote in Westminster over Gaza and Israel and the consequences for democracy.

MP Richard Thomson has backed a campaign from Citizens Advice Scotland aimed at offering free, expert advice relating to debt.

MP David Duguid has welcomed a new package of UK Government measures to help families save on energy costs.

In his latest column, MP David Duguid has hailed the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill.

A ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland is due to come into effect on April 1 2025, under proposed legislation published.

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has given his backing to calls for a reduction in the rate of VAT for the hospitality sector.

Potential new rail stations at Cove and Newtonhill are to be examined in more detail.

MP David Duguid has backed the UK Government’s bid to support North Sea oil and gas production.

Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin has criticised Aberdeenshire Council’s plans to scrap vital services in the north-east.

SUBSTANCE misuse, vandalism, verbal abuse and the ever-growing problem of pupils leaving classrooms to wander around school buildings.

TRANSPORT secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP failed to address claims made in an exclusive Northern Scot A96 investigation, when questioned at Holyrood today.

A NORTH-east MSP has been chosen to lead the Scottish Parliament's Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee.

HUMZA Yousaf has denied that the Scottish Government scrapped the 2030 target for dualling the A96 more than three years ago.

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam reflects on the National Farmers Union Scotland annual general meeting.

MSP Gillian Martin has backed the Port Erroll Harbour Trust in its efforts to secure funding to repair the harbour at Cruden Bay.

Alexander Burnett has writen to Aberdeenshire Council urging plans for removal of Huntly’s Victorian-style street lights to be stopped.

MP Richard Thomson has urged residents and businesses to use a Scottish Government online portal designed to collate support.