MSP challenges First Minister over Dumfriesshire council cuts 10th November 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy has recently challenged the First Minster over proposed cuts by SNP-run Dumfries and Galloway council. Mr Hoy raised the matter at First... Local News
Dumfriesshire politicians demand Farm Tax U-turn 10th November 2025 Two local politicians are calling on the Labour UK Government to reverse its decision to impose a ‘Family Farm Tax’ on farming families in Dumfries and Galloway... Local News
Local MSP speaks at young people’s event 6th November 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy recently attended a special event in Dumfries where young people got the opportunity to listen to and question Scotland’s political leaders... Local News
MSP meets Citizens Advice Bureau amid council cuts fears 5th November 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy has recently met with Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Dumfries and Galloway following news they may face their entire programme of funding from... Local News
Local MSP Hoy slams SNP Council Tax hike plan 2nd November 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy has blasted “jaw dropping” proposals from the SNP which would see thousands of residents facing soaring council tax bills. The proposals... Local News
MSP holds debate on bank closures 30th October 2025 South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy recently led a Members’ Debate in the Scottish Parliament on the growing number of bank closures across the region and urged for a... Local News
MSP receives response from First Minster 28th October 2025 Craig Hoy MSP shares the response from John Swinney in response to his letter requesting a moratorium to all new major energy projects in South Scotland. Use... Local News
Minister rejects call for urgent support for local buses 25th October 2025 An appeal by local MSP Craig Hoy for urgent funding to support fragile bus services across Dumfriesshire has been turned down by the Scottish Government... Local News
MSP completes successful Borders surgery tour 6th October 2025 Local MSP Craig Hoy has recently completed a successful round of pop-up surgeries across the Scottish Borders. Mr Hoy met with many residents and spoke with... Local News