Murdo says Labour's 'family farm tax' has "whiff of the politics of envy" about it Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 Murdo has said that the UK Labour Government’s ‘family farm tax’ has the “whiff of the politics of envy” about it. He recently met with members of the Fife branch of the NFU (National Farmers Union) Scotland and spoke earlier this week on the issue during a debate on The Impact of the UK Government’s Budget on Scotland’s Rural Economy. The debate followed widespread anger at the Labour Government... Local News
Murdo asks Stagecoach to 'think again' about plan to cut bus services in the Carse of Gowrie 11th March 2024 Murdo has asked the managing director of Stagecoach East Scotland to ‘think again’ on plans to reduce the bus service in the Carse of Gowrie. He was reacting to... Local News
Murdo pledges to push for legislation to clampdown on sex offenders changing identity 5th March 2024 Murdo has pledged to push for legislation to clampdown on convicted sex offenders being able to change their identity. He recently raised the matter at the... Local News
Murdo describes multiple finds in inmates cells in Perth Prison as an 'eye opener' 4th March 2024 Murdo has described multiple finds of items in inmates’ cells at Perth Prison as “an eye opener” and stated it “shows the lengths” criminals will go to. He was... Local News
Murdo expresses concerns about the future of services at PRI due to impact of Scottish Budget 28th February 2024 Murdo has expressed his concern for the future of services at Perth Royal Infirmary (PRI) due to the impact of the Scottish Budget. He is anxious that the... Local News
Murdo slams SNP Government for breaking promise to people of Perthshire by putting building of planned elective surgery unit at PRI on hold 23rd February 2024 Murdo has slammed the SNP for breaking a promise to the people of Perthshire by failing to build a state-of-the-art £35 million elective surgery unit at Perth... Local News
Murdo says new Health Secretary needs 'a reality check' after latest A & E waiting times for Fife 21st February 2024 Murdo says new Health Secretary Neil Gray needs “a reality check” following the release of the latest “poor” A and E waiting time statistics for Fife. He was... Local News
Murdo slams SNP Government for breaking promise to Perthshire residents by failing to build elective surgery unit at PRI 20th February 2024 Murdo has slammed the SNP for breaking a promise to the people of Perthshire by failing to build a state-of-the-art £35 million elective surgery unit at Perth... Local News
Alarming number of assaults on police by the public condemned by Murdo 19th February 2024 An “alarming” number of assaults on police officers in Mid Scotland and Fife, in which officers were injured - totalling just under 900 in two years - has been... Local News
Murdo backs campaign to destigmatise speaking about alcohol 16th February 2024 Murdo is supporting a campaign to destigmatise speaking about alcohol. He recently met representatives from Drinkaware in the Scottish Parliament when he learnt... Local News
