Dumfries Courier column - October 2021 Thursday, 21 October, 2021 Democracy must always come first Like most people inside and outside the UK Parliament I was shocked and saddened by the brutal murder of Sir David Amess. Not only was he a popular, kind and effective long-serving MP but, rightly so, his highest priority was always the people of his Southend West constituency. I concur with the many warm tributes made this week and was myself grateful for his... Local News
MP welcomes broadband upgrade in local schools 15th October 2021 Local MP Alister Jack has welcomed significant progress in improving broadband speeds to schools in his constituency. He was reacting to figures from the UK... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - September 2021 30th September 2021 Gap in Care Call coverage needs filled promptly The 24/7 Care Call system operated by Dumfries and Galloway Council provides an extremely useful and reassuring... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - September 2021 23rd September 2021 Army ready to help take the strain Whilst there are modest signs of an easing in Covid case numbers the strain on Scotland's NHS, particularly on the ambulance... Local News
Region's NHS and care sector deserves share of levy money - says MP 8th September 2021 Extra taxpayer funding should be made available to improve health and social care services in Dumfries and Galloway. But the final decision on where new... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - August 2021 26th August 2021 SNP still putting barrier up against A75 funding Readers of the Free Press are only too familiar with the problems on the A75. The road runs through Galloway... Local News
MP praises lively Whithorn's 'people-power' during tour 19th August 2021 Projects at an historic Wigtownshire community are a shining example of people-power, according to Dumfries and Galloway's MP. Alister Jack, who is also... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - August 2021 19th August 2021 Joint-approach to combating drug tragedies In the first six months of this year there were a tragic 25 suspected drug related-deaths in Dumfries and Galloway... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - July 2021 30th July 2021 Vital rail link re-opened I was pleased that ScotRail resumed services between Glasgow and Stranraer at the weekend following the suspension caused by a... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - July 2021 22nd July 2021 Driving test backlog set to be eased One of many issues emerging during the Covid pandemic was the loss of normal driver-training and assessment. It's a problem... Local News
