Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - April 2021 Thursday, 29 April, 2021 Support local businesses as they make welcome return The good news that a raft of coronavirus restrictions have been lifted across Scotland is extremely welcome. I'm particularly pleased the move to level three will help relaunch a range of local shops and businesses including the hospitality and tourism sector that is so important to the Dumfries and Galloway economy. The door has also opened to... Local News
MP welcomes decision allowing Dumfries family to remain in UK 20th April 2021 A decision to allow a Dumfries family, originally from Pakistan, to remain permanently in the UK was right and just. That was the view of Dumfries and Galloway... Local News
Scottish Secretary pays tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 9th April 2021 Scottish Secretary Alister Jack's statement on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Secretary of State for Scotland Alister... Local News
£2.8m Town Hall project funding success praised 8th April 2021 Volunteer community activists at Whithorn have been commended by the local MP on their latest success. Alister Jack praised the team behind the redevelopment of... Local News
Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - March 2021 25th March 2021 Borderlands Growth Deal steers steady course for better times ahead At the geographical heart of the UK, the Borderlands has a unique position straddling the... Local News
Borderlands Growth Deal Op-ed 22nd March 2021 The Borderlands region is at the geographical heart of the United Kingdom and has a unique position straddling Scotland and England. For so many people criss... Local News
Dumfries Courier column - March 2021 18th March 2021 Borderlands launchpad It was heartening yesterday to witness online the formal signing of the Borderlands Growth Deal, a remarkable coast-to-coast initiative... Local News
Local MPs back UK export drive 15th March 2021 Several thousand jobs in south-west Scotland are, at least, partly supported through exports. This was revealed in figures from Fraser of Allander Institute... Local News
Local UK connectivity report comments from Alister Jack MP 10th March 2021 Dumfries and Galloway MP and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack today welcomed Sir Peter Hendy's interim conclusions. He said: "The A75 has been highlighted as one... Local News
MP raises learner drivers' tests backlog fears 8th March 2021 Officials have confirmed that they plan to increase driving test capacity when examinations resume after being suspended due to Covid-19. That was the assurance... Local News
