MP calls for fuel duty freeze to be continued at Budget Monday, 21 October, 2024 FUEL DUTY must remain frozen at the Autumn budget, to help keep costs down for local families and businesses. That’s the view of local Member of Parliament David Mundell, who has joined more than 70 other MPs in writing to the Chancellor to urge her to consider the impact of a rise in fuel duty on low-income families, small businesses and the logistics industry. Concerns have been rising over... Local News
Peebles pupils meet up with MP in Westminster visit 27th June 2023 ALONG WITH LibDem Lord Purvis of Tweed, local MP David Mundell this week welcomed pupils from Peebles High School to the House of Commons. The two... Local News
Tweeddale firms highlighted in Downing Street 6th June 2023 TWO leading figures in the Tweeddale business world have visited 10 Downing Street to meet Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt. They were Elliott Winyard, a... Local News
Charity champion Chris drops in at ‘Number 10’ 28th May 2023 THE CARING and sharing work of a charity in Upper Nithsdale has been acknowledged at one of the world’s most famous addresses. Chris Simm, of Kirkconnel and... Local News
MP and MSP welcome UK Government support for Raydale Park 20th May 2023 A TERRIFIC and well-deserved shot in the arm for community sport in the Gretna area. That was the view of Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell and constituency MSP... Local News
MP’s welcome as Transpennine Express contract ended 11th May 2023 TROUBLED rail operator Transpennine Express is to have its franchise ended, bringing hopes that the service can be stabilised for rail passengers using... Local News
MP backs efforts to curb light pollution 17th April 2023 DESPITE greater awareness of light pollution in the night sky the worldwide problem is deepening. Experts estimate an up to 10 per-cent global increase annually... Local News
MP’s bet set to help charity 12th April 2023 A LOCAL charity looks a racing certainty to receive a £50 boost whatever the result of this Saturday’s Grand National. But the gift, courtesy of the Betting and... Local News
MP blasts ‘selfish’ litter offenders 24th March 2023 THROWING litter down is a selfish act which damages the environment, habitats and wildlife. That’s the warning from Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP... Local News
MP welcomes Budget ‘cost of living’ help 15th March 2023 DUMFRIESHIRE, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell has welcomed measures announced in this week’s budget as an important step in providing local families... Local News