On Farming's Frontline Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 AGRICULTURE is pivotal to Dumfries & Galloway and although responsibility for the sector is devolved to Holyrood, UK Government involvement and funding are vital. It was fascinating to join Stewart Wyllie, Mhari Dawson and John Locke – who took time out from hectic calving – of the NFUS at Auchlane, outside Rhonehouse, courtesy of Hamish Campbell. Food security is very much on the national agenda... Opinions
John Cooper Calls for Return of Train Service to Stranraer 7th February 2024 John Cooper, Scottish Conservative & Unionist candidate for Dumfries & Galloway, has called on ScotRail and Network Rail to do all they can to expedite the... Local News
John Cooper welcome £600 boost for Pensioner Households 21st December 2023 John Cooper, Scottish Conservative MP candidate for Dumfries & Galloway, has welcomed the arrival of the Winter Fuel Payments and Pension Cost of Living... Local News
Tax and Axe - SNP Budget Fails to Deliver for Dumfries & Galloway 20th December 2023 TAX and axe... The SNP's pre-Christmas Budget was deeply disappointing for the South-West of Scotland. First, the tax. A penny on the top rate and a new so... Articles
A77 Upgrades Must Be Priority says John Cooper 18th December 2023 The Scottish Government has been challenged to "step up to the mark" by Scottish Conservative MP candidate John Cooper and to put forward practical and funded... Local News
John Cooper selected for Dumfries & Galloway 31st July 2023 Dumfries & Galloway Conservatives have announced that John Cooper, former editor of the Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press has been selected as the party’s... 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