Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack expressed deep disappointment at the result of the House of Commons vote.

Local MP Alister Jack supported Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal in a speech during the historic EU withdrawal debate.

The Dumfries and Galloway representative at Westminster told Commons colleagues that he had reached his decision after 'much deliberation.'

As we approach the end of, to say the least, an eventful year at Westminster my overriding hope is that the next few months bring a greater spirit of co-operation and some certainty for the country as we embark on a new chapter in our national life.

“When the Prime Minister returned with Brussels with a deal on 25th November the wheels were set in motion for MPs to debate and, ultimately, vote on whether to accept or reject it.

A call has been made for more support for patients experiencing difficulties as a result of a temporary closure of Wigtown GP practice due to computer problems.

A multi-agency meeting took place to try to stem a spate of anti-social behaviour in north west Dumfries.

Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack held discussions with Police Scotland and social landlords DGHP and Loreburn Housing Association.

Dumfries residents are brimming with ideas to revitalise the town centre.

That was clear from the large response to a survey seeking public views on the regeneration of the High Street area.

There was much in Philip Hammond's Budget this week to stimulate the Dumfries and Galloway constituency economy.

Two south west Scotland MPs have urged the region's farmers to embrace positive changes in the support system should they emerge after Brexit.

One of the jewels in South West Scotland's tourism crown is going from strength to strength.

This was stated by Dumfries and Galloway constituency MP Alister Jack after his latest visit to the scenic, but remote, Glenkens area, north west of Castle Douglas.