Hard-working Scots pay the price for the SNP’s skewed priorities Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 John Swinney has been accused of making hard-working Scots pay the price for his skewed priorities. Local MSP Craig Hoy has branded the budget ‘cynical and predictable’, for increasing bills for squeezed middle-earners while allowing the benefits bill to spiral yet again. Shadow finance secretary Craig Hoy said that Shona Robison’s plans will mean: More workers being dragged into paying higher... Holyrood News
Local MSP presents motion to Cairndale Hotel 13th January 2026 Local MSP Craig Hoy has presented a framed parliamentary motion to Matthew Wallace of the Cairndale Hotel and Spa in recognition of its recent accolade as... Local News
Opposing expanding free bus travel 13th January 2026 Craig Hoy MSP said: 'An expansion on this scale of the free bus pass scheme would undoubtedly result in more punishing tax rises for hard-pressed Scots or... Local News
MSP Craig Hoy uses Holyrood debate to urge rethink on Whitesands flood defence scheme 9th January 2026 Scottish Conservative MSP Craig Hoy has led an important debate in Holyrood where he set out his strong opposition to the Whitesands Flood Defence scheme. The... Local News
Christmas message from Craig Hoy MSP 20th December 2025 I want to take this opportunity to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I find the festive season a good time to take a step back and... Holyrood News
MSP welcomes speed limit climbdown 19th December 2025 Scottish Conservative MSP Craig Hoy has welcomed the SNP Government’s decision to scrap plans to reduce speed limits on single carriageway roads. The move came... Local News
Craig Hoy MSP statement social care emergency 17th December 2025 Following the declaration of a state of emergency in Dumfries and Galloway’s social care services, Scottish Conservative MSP Craig Hoy said: "The fact that SNP... Local News
MSP meets local Fairtrade steering group 11th December 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy recently met with Fairtrade campaigners from Dunscore village steering group to learn more about the first Fairtrade village in Dumfries and... Local News
Local politicians visit Castle Loch trust 10th December 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy recently joined David Mundell and volunteers from the Castle Loch Lochmaben Community Trust. Mr Hoy and Mr Mundell learned about the... Local News
Craig Hoy MSP picks Christmas card winner 5th December 2025 Craig Hoy MSP has selected the winning entry for his Christmas card competition, which this year took place among children involved with Tweeddale Rideability... Local News
