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MP warns of Indy Minister backlash

Local MP Alister Jack has described a backlash amongst constituents over the appointment by the Scottish Government of a publicly-funded Minister for Independence.

Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - March 2023

Progress with town’s flood defence plans

It has been evident across Dumfries and Galloway in the last two decades just how important, but complex, drawing up flood protection plans can be for at-risk communities.

Dumfries Courier column - March 2023

Tough task

My best wishes go to Conservative colleagues who have taken up leadership of a new Dumfries and Galloway Council administration.

Dumfries Courier column - February 2023

Saving lives in Ukraine

The work of the HALO Trust has over many years saved countless lives at some of the world’s worst troublespots.

Stranraer & Wigtownshire Free Press column - January 2023

£18m investment in a better future 

I was absolutely delighted that Dumfries and Galloway projects have justifiably been awarded nearly £18 million in a game-changing distribution of UK Government investment, with the largest grants coming to Wigtownshire.