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Local MP backs UK exports drive

MORE than two thousand jobs across Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale are partly supported through exports.

MP and MSP welcome UK study A75 upgrade focus

A MAJOR study into transport infrastructure across the UK, which has highlighted the need to dual the A75, has been welcomed by Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell and constituency MSP Oliver Mundell. 

MP welcomes Chancellor's Budget measures

TODAY'S Budget is good news for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale, according to local MP David Mundell, as the country continues to fight the pandemic and plan for recovery. 

Local MP goes online for climate change Q and A

A LOCAL parliamentarian will be going online next week to answer questions on climate change.

Tweeddale MP David Mundell has accepted an invitation to take part in the virtual Q and A promoted by environmental group Tweedgreen.

'Positive' moves to save closure-plan Post Offices welcomed by local MP

EFFORTS to help secure a reprieve for four Dumfriesshire Post Offices earmarked for closure were welcomed last night by Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell.

It has been revealed that 'positive' talks are going on between Post Office bosses and the firm hosting the current in-shop services.

Youth topics top agenda in parliamentary video chat

THE FOUR constituency - elected parliamentarians from south west Scotland have met virtually with their Scottish Youth Parliament counterparts.

A wide variety of current issues and ideas were discussed during the video meeting on Friday.

MP demands Post Office closures are delayed during pandemic

THERE has been a call for planned Post Office closures in Dumfriesshire to be put on hold until after the pandemic.

Local MP David Mundell last night demanded a delay as it emerged a fourth Post Office counter in the area was under threat.

MP and MSP raise Post Office network concerns after closures blow

COMMUNITIES across a wide area are in danger of being left without Post Office services, according to Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell and constituency MSP Oliver Mundell, after closures were announced in Gretna, Thornhill and Georgetown.