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Fisheries talks conclude as UK, EU and Norway deal is agreed

Fisheries talks conclude as UK, EU and Norway deal is agreed

Fisheries talks conclude as UK, EU and Norway deal is agreed

11 December 2022

Trilateral fisheries negotiations between UK, EU and Norway have concluded, with the deal including increased quotas for most North Sea stocks.


International Trade role for Gordon MP

International Trade role for Gordon MP

International Trade role for Gordon MP

11 December 2022

Gordon MP Richard Thomson remains shadow spokesperson for Northern Ireland and Wales but also now takes on responsibility on International Trade.


Say NO to puppy dealers this Christmas

Say NO to puppy dealers this Christmas

Say NO to puppy dealers this Christmas

10 December 2022

The Scottish SPCA has highlighted important issues facing our nation of pet lovers with the Scottish Government this week.


Scots to miss out on cold weather cash

Scots to miss out on cold weather cash

Scots to miss out on cold weather cash

09 December 2022

MSP Douglas Lumsden has raised concerns that freezing Scots could miss out on substantial cash to heat their homes due to a change in policy.


Call to recruit more north-east police officers amid concerns over the NHS crisis

Call to recruit more north-east police officers amid concerns over the NHS crisis

Call to recruit more north-east police officers amid concerns over the NHS crisis

08 December 2022

An MSP has urged the Government to recruit more officers over concerns they are increasingly looking after people in need of hospital care.


Politics: Proposals must improve outcomes for the people who access care and support

Politics: Proposals must improve outcomes for the people who access care and support

Politics: Proposals must improve outcomes for the people who access care and support

08 December 2022

MSP Gillian Martin's latest column looks at scrutiny of the National Care Service Bill.


Ambulance plan is wish come true for Turriff

Ambulance plan is wish come true for Turriff

Ambulance plan is wish come true for Turriff

08 December 2022

"Residents have a sense of fear living in the town when an emergency occurs due to the lack of local ambulance provision available to them."


North-east MP urges pensioners not to miss out on £324 cost-of-living grant

North-east MP urges pensioners not to miss out on £324 cost-of-living grant

North-east MP urges pensioners not to miss out on £324 cost-of-living grant

08 December 2022

Gordon MP Richard Thomson is urging all pensioners on low-incomes to make sure they’re signed up for Pension Credit.


Politics: Inexplicable non-dom status should be abolished

Politics: Inexplicable non-dom status should be abolished

Politics: Inexplicable non-dom status should be abolished

08 December 2022

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson discusses the tax situation of a particular band of individuals who could contribute billions to the Treasury


Council united in support for just transition funding

Council united in support for just transition funding

Council united in support for just transition funding

07 December 2022

MORAY Council has welcomed Scottish Government "just transition" cash for the area.


Aberdeen South MP elected SNP Westminster leader

Aberdeen South MP elected SNP Westminster leader

Aberdeen South MP elected SNP Westminster leader

07 December 2022

MP Stephen Flynn has been elected as the Scottish National Party's Westminster Leader supported by Mhairi Black MP as Deputy Leader.


Scotland to miss out on native livestock benefits for economy and environment

Scotland to miss out on native livestock benefits for economy and environment

Scotland to miss out on native livestock benefits for economy and environment

06 December 2022

The full economic and environmental potential of native livestock is being missed in the new Agriculture Bill says the Rare Breeds Survival Trust


Transport Minister marks official opening of Aberdeen railway station redevelopment

Transport Minister marks official opening of Aberdeen railway station redevelopment

Transport Minister marks official opening of Aberdeen railway station redevelopment

05 December 2022

MSP Jenny Gilruth today officially opened the recently complete £8million redevelopment of Aberdeen railway station.


Criticism over delays to off grid support

Criticism over delays to off grid support

Criticism over delays to off grid support

02 December 2022

MP Richard Thomson has criticised the lack of detail on how off grid energy consumers will receive support from the Alternative Fuel Payment Scheme.


Scottish Government asked to approve flood plans for five Aberdeenshire communities

Scottish Government asked to approve flood plans for five Aberdeenshire communities

Scottish Government asked to approve flood plans for five Aberdeenshire communities

02 December 2022

Aboyne, Fettercairn, Kemnay, Kintore and Tarland.


Lottery funding for Gordon community groups welcomed

Lottery funding for Gordon community groups welcomed

Lottery funding for Gordon community groups welcomed

02 December 2022

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has welcomed the latest round of lottery funding which sees seven groups in the constituency receive payouts.


Boost for long Covid support advice line

Boost for long Covid support advice line

Boost for long Covid support advice line

01 December 2022

Thousands more people living with long Covid will find it easier to get help as the Scottish Government boosts funding for an advice line.


DWP claw back £13,000 in benefits from Gordon

DWP claw back £13,000 in benefits from Gordon

DWP claw back £13,000 in benefits from Gordon

01 December 2022

MP Richard Thomson has condemned the UK Government after fresh figures reveal the benefit sanctions forcing struggling households into destitution.


Politics: Scotland is not a colony of, occupied or oppressed by a foreign state despite cries to contrary

Politics: Scotland is not a colony of, occupied or oppressed by a foreign state despite cries to contrary

Politics: Scotland is not a colony of, occupied or oppressed by a foreign state despite cries to contrary

01 December 2022

MP David Duguid's latest column looks at the repercussions of the Supreme Court ruling on constitutional matters.


Grant boost for north-east marine and fishing businesses

Grant boost for north-east marine and fishing businesses

Grant boost for north-east marine and fishing businesses

01 December 2022

A total of 60 projects which contribute to innovative and sustainable practices including several in Fraserburgh and Peterhead will receive grants.


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