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How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

The recent figures show how much was spent by each new Westminster representative since the general election.

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

A health board ordered to cut millions more from its budget could be forced into “hard choices” about how to cause the “least harm”.

‘An incredibly inspiring individual’ - Teenager who lost both legs in car crash visits Westminster

A teenager who lost both his legs in a car crash was invited to Westminster by his local MP.

Concern raised over delay to hospital’s urological unit

A MSP has written to the Health Secretary after NHS Grampian confirmed there would be a 13-month delay to a urological unit.

‘Scotland will get independence in my lifetime’ - MSP Richard Lochhead reveals all in Q&A session

Grilled by your questions, an MSP has shared his views on a variety of topics, including Donald Trump, his love of seafood, and gender-based politics.

New payment support will assist pensioners

A Scottish Government decision to extended eligibility for the Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) to more local authority areas has been welcomed.

Douglas Ross to step down as MSP

Douglas Ross has confirmed he will not be a candidate at next year’s Scottish Parliament election.

Calls for carbon capture and storage project to be ‘immediate priority’

Calls from business leaders in the north-east urging the UK Government to commit to the Acorn CCS project have been welcomed.

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

HOLYROOD VIEW Douglas Ross on A96 works and success for Single Malt protection.

Students benefit from ‘life-changing’ tuition policy

A flagship policy, which has meant more than 5000 students from the north-east have benefited from free tuition, has been hailed.

‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP

A Scottish Government has been slammed for his “tone deaf” response to dealing with Moray’s seagull problem.

Combatting the dangers posed by seagulls is set to be raised at Holyrood this week

The Scottish Government is to be urged to do more to help local councils tackle the scourge of seagulls.

‘Borderline impossible’ - Consultation on scrapping A96 dualling criticised

Just seven people a day, on average, weighed in on plans to scrap A96 dualling - until an eight-fold surge in responses during the final two weeks.

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

More than 19,000 responses were received over proposals to cut the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph - the biggest response to Transport Scotland ever.

Children and families will be supported by £6m budget funding

Services providing support for families in Aberdeenshire are set to receive an additional £6 million funding in this year's Scottish Budget.

Vital financial support benefiting families

Families in Aberdeenshire have received financial support from the Scottish Child Payment.

Council tax rise condemned amid lack of cash for high school revamp

The budget set by Moray Council for the next financial year is one of missed opportunities, local councillors have said.

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How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

‘An incredibly inspiring individual’ - Teenager who lost both legs in car crash visits Westminster

‘An incredibly inspiring individual’ - Teenager who lost both legs in car crash visits Westminster

Concern raised over delay to hospital’s urological unit

Concern raised over delay to hospital’s urological unit

‘Scotland will get independence in my lifetime’ - MSP Richard Lochhead reveals all in Q&A session

‘Scotland will get independence in my lifetime’ - MSP Richard Lochhead reveals all in Q&A session

New payment support will assist pensioners

New payment support will assist pensioners

Douglas Ross to step down as MSP

Douglas Ross to step down as MSP

Calls for carbon capture and storage project to be ‘immediate priority’

Calls for carbon capture and storage project to be ‘immediate priority’

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

Students benefit from ‘life-changing’ tuition policy

Students benefit from ‘life-changing’ tuition policy

‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP

‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP

Combatting the dangers posed by seagulls is set to be raised at Holyrood this week

Combatting the dangers posed by seagulls is set to be raised at Holyrood this week

‘Borderline impossible’ - Consultation on scrapping A96 dualling criticised

‘Borderline impossible’ - Consultation on scrapping A96 dualling criticised

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

Children and families will be supported by £6m budget funding

Children and families will be supported by £6m budget funding

Vital financial support benefiting families

Vital financial support benefiting families

Council tax rise condemned amid lack of cash for high school revamp

Council tax rise condemned amid lack of cash for high school revamp

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