Thank you to everyone who has been in touch about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. I know there is a lot of concern across Argyll and Bute about the impact the virus is having on our communities, our local businesses and the economy especially those in our hugely important food and drink industry, as well as hospitality and tourism.
Johnson’s deal ‘social and economic disaster’ for Argyll & Bute
I can’t vote for a ‘deal’ that undermines our farmers, fishermen and future opportunities for young people Tomorrow (Wednesday) I will vote against Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit EU trade deal. I will do so because the deal we are being asked to support is woefully deficient, as it undermines our farmers, our fishing communities and the […]
Tories deny free school meals to 2 million children
Conservative MPs – including all Scots Tories – refuse to back free meals for children in school holidays Yesterday afternoon in the House of Commons, Brendan O’Hara MP led for the SNP in the Opposition Day debate on access to free school meals and called on the UK Government to commit to tackling widespread poverty, […]
UK Government must take action to protect Scotch Whisky industry
US tariffs costing £360m a year but Westminster government can’t get “special friend” Trump to move an inch Scotland creates the finest whisky in the world and with many world-renowned, long established distilleries, as well as several newer players emerging, there’s no doubt that Argyll & Bute with its 15 distilleries and two designated whisky […]
Save Argyll & Bute TSB branches from closure
Brendan O’Hara MP launches petition as bank moves to shed five local branches Argyll & Bute MP Brendan O’Hara has requested an urgent meeting with TSB bosses to discuss the impact of the decision to close five branches across the constituency – Campbeltown, Dunoon, Helensburgh, Lochgilphead and Rothesay. The bank plans to shut 73 branches […]
Vital new A83 is ‘best option’ for everyone in Argyll & Bute
Brendan O’Hara MP urges constituents to contribute to public consultation Argyll & Bute MP Brendan O’Hara has appealed for constituents to make their views known by contributing to a new public consultation launched by Transport Scotland on options for replacing the current A83 Rest and Be Thankful. The local MP said: “It goes without saying […]
Re-opening of driving tests centres must get into gear
Argyll & Bute MP says it’s not acceptable for people to sit tests hundreds of miles away For the last couple of weeks my office has been inundated with constituents getting in touch to express concern over delays to the re-opening of driving test centres with many being told to take a test hundreds of […]