My Name'5 Doddie Foundation Thursday, 9 January, 2025 I am happy to support the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, a charity dedicated to tackling Motor Neuron Disease. Since it was established in 2017, it has made massive strides in raising funds for crucial research. This includes 5 new treatments in pre-clinical studies, another treatment progressing to clinical studies, 28 research projects, 2 new drug delivery techniques in development and so much... Holyrood News
Happy New Year 31st December 2024 The ending of an old year and the impending arrival of a new one is often a time for reflection. It is an opportunity to look back at what you intended to... Local News
Eliminating Cervical Cancer 16th December 2024 I was delighted to celebrate Scotland's progress towards eliminating cervical cancer by attending MSD in the UK parliamentary event, as part of their Race to... Holyrood News
Carson Welcomes Positives From First Minister Visit 11th December 2024 Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson believes the First Minister learned a “great deal” from his visit to Crocketford. The Galloway and West Dumfries MSP... Local News
Scotland's Beer and Pubs Sector 6th December 2024 The beer and pub sector is a crucial element of Scotland's economy. It generates £2.3 billion in GVA contributions to the GDP and employs over 65,000 people... Holyrood News
New Speed Limit Proposals Baffle Carson 4th December 2024 A long campaign by local constituency MSP Finlay Carson to have HGV speed limits increased has taken a move forward. Plans have been announced to hold a public... Holyrood News
Carson Worry Over Local Pubs Closure Threat 3rd December 2024 Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson has urged the SNP government to deliver 100 per cent rates relief for local pubs and restaurants this week. His call comes... Holyrood News
Rallying for better funding for farmers 28th November 2024 Today, I joined farmers from Galloway and across the rest of Scotland to protest for better funding for the agricultural industry. The Labour Government have... Holyrood News
Traditional Construction Skills for Young People 25th November 2024 I was delighted to participate in Stranraer Academy's Build Your Future construction skills demonstration yesterday. I was also pleased to chair a roundtable... Local News
COPD Day 20th November 2024 The 20th of November marks COPD day, where we recognise the affects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. I took this opportunity to give a speech in... Holyrood News
