Maiden speech from John Cooper MP Friday, 19 July, 2024 I congratulate the hon. Member for Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West (Martin McCluskey) on his excellent maiden speech, which is difficult to follow. I gently say that it is marred only by the fact that he did not reference two of his most famous constituents: William Kidd, the pirate, and my mother, who was born in Houston. Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for allowing me to take part in this... Speeches in Parliament
Vital upgrades needed to A75 and A77 29th June 2024 NO one in Wigtownshire needs lectures on the importance of the A75 and A77, or how unsuitable they are in the 21st Century. We all use them at some point, and –... Opinions
Let's move Dumfries & Galloway forward 28th June 2024 DUMFRIES & Galloway gave me the best possible start – a fantastic education; my first job – and I want others to have that same chance. Our people are our... Opinions
On Farming's Frontline 24th April 2024 AGRICULTURE is pivotal to Dumfries & Galloway and although responsibility for the sector is devolved to Holyrood, UK Government involvement and funding are... 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
Kemi's Speech to the IDU in Washington 9th December 2024 Kemi joined the Conservative movement in an unusual way - read her speech to find out more National News
Kemi’s speech about immigration 28th November 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 26th November 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
Kemi’s speech to the CBI 26th November 2024 Read my speech: we will learn from business about how to drive positive change for people in a time of major societal and technological change. National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
