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16,000 businesses still waiting for SNP support

More than 16,000 businesses across Scotland are still waiting for SNP government support as they battle the impact of Covid-19. Latest figures have revealed one in five firms working in retail, leisure and hospitality have still to have their application for assistance approved. Scottish Conservat

Budget revision reveals strength of UK’s ‘broad shoulders’

The vast majority of the £4 billion spent in Scotland on fighting coronavirus has come from the UK Government, it has emerged. The Scottish Government has revealed that more than £3.5 billion had arrived in emergency support through Barnett Consequential funds from Westminster. Scottish Conservati

SNP forced to see sense over support to small businesses

After weeks of SNP ministerial foot-dragging, denials, excuses and inaction, and faced by a relentless campaign by Scottish Conservative MSP Edward Mountain and his colleagues, the SNP government has finally agreed that a way will be found to enable emergency grants to be made to small bus

Cameron urges minister to act following hotel closures

Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has urged the Scottish Government to take action to address the growing crisis facing the Scottish tourism and hospitality industry. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament yesterday (Tuesday 26th May) Mr Cameron cited the closure of three major hotels

SNP Ignored Expert Advice on Protecting Care Homes

An Edinburgh University expert has slammed the SNP Government for ignoring his warning about care homes. Professor Richard Ennos wrote to the SNP Health Secretary before lockdown with a detailed plan to shield vulnerable people, but was ignored.

Edward Mountain MSP - May 2020 Newsletter Released

Edward Mountain MSP has released his latest newsletter giving some details of his work on behalf of his constituents, and, through his continued dedication to holding the SNP to account in Holyrood, his actions in support of the people of Scotland more widely.

Cameron asks First Minister about the challenging times ahead for parents 

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has warned that parents of school-age children face many more months of disruption. Mr Cameron issued his warning after questioning the First Minister earlier today about what she meant by “blended” learning, which is the form of education the Scottish