Eliminating Cervical Cancer Monday, 16 December, 2024 I was delighted to celebrate Scotland's progress towards eliminating cervical cancer by attending MSD in the UK parliamentary event, as part of their Race to Elimination campaign. Featuring the The Eve Appeal and hosted by fellow conservative colleague Sue Webber MSP the event marked Scotland's success in reaching the World Health Organisation's vaccination targets. This cements a massive step... Holyrood News
Carson Welcomes Positives From First Minister Visit 11th December 2024 Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson believes the First Minister learned a “great deal” from his visit to Crocketford. The Galloway and West Dumfries MSP... Local News
Scotland's Beer and Pubs Sector 6th December 2024 The beer and pub sector is a crucial element of Scotland's economy. It generates £2.3 billion in GVA contributions to the GDP and employs over 65,000 people... Holyrood News
New Speed Limit Proposals Baffle Carson 4th December 2024 A long campaign by local constituency MSP Finlay Carson to have HGV speed limits increased has taken a move forward. Plans have been announced to hold a public... Holyrood News
Carson Worry Over Local Pubs Closure Threat 3rd December 2024 Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson has urged the SNP government to deliver 100 per cent rates relief for local pubs and restaurants this week. His call comes... Holyrood News
Rallying for better funding for farmers 28th November 2024 Today, I joined farmers from Galloway and across the rest of Scotland to protest for better funding for the agricultural industry. The Labour Government have... Holyrood News
Traditional Construction Skills for Young People 25th November 2024 I was delighted to participate in Stranraer Academy's Build Your Future construction skills demonstration yesterday. I was also pleased to chair a roundtable... Local News
COPD Day 20th November 2024 The 20th of November marks COPD day, where we recognise the affects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. I took this opportunity to give a speech in... Holyrood News
The Impact of the UK Government on Rural Economy 19th November 2024 Today I took part in a debate centred around the UK Government's damaging impact on Scotland's rural economy. With the cruel Family Farm Tax about to be imposed... Holyrood News
MSP Welcomes Haugh Junction Timetable 16th November 2024 Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson has welcomed confirmation of imminent work to improve signage at the accident blackspot Haugh of Urr junction. The Galloway... Local News