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Western Isles Council leader invited to talks with hauliers in relation to RETAfter the Scottish Government announced that RET would be removed from hauliers who travel to and from the Western Isles, a… »
Western Isles SNP passes 250th member milestoneWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed the SNP's 250th member in the Western Isles and said the recent growth in… »
Labour, Conservative and LibDem MSPs unite to oppose proposed Sound of Barra Special Area of ConservationOn February 8 Jamie McGrigor MSP’s motion opposing the designation of a Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra… »
Highlands and Islands university celebrates 1st anniversaryThe university of the Highlands and Islands celebrates it's first anniversary, since attaining full university status on… »
Western Isles MSP comments on meeting with transport ministerWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented regarding the plans for the forthcoming meeting between Transport… »
Row over change to Highlands and Islands air discount schemeHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has accused the SNP Government of playing fast and loose with the Air… »
Progress on sheep identificationTHE European Commission has agreed to consider a Scottish ‘wish list’ to reduce red tape associated with sheep EID… »
Loganair’s 50th AnniversaryLoganair today (Wednesday, February 1) launched a year-long celebration to mark the company’s 50 years as… »
Western Isles council leader thanks the publicAngus Campbell, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has thanked members of the public for their engagement in the… »- Calls to halt proposed designation of Special Area of ConservationGrowing concerns have been voiced in recent weeks regarding the Sound of Barra and East Mingulay Proposed Special Area of… »
SNP Archive
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Crown estate profits underline case for power transfer
Posted on July 7, 2011 | No CommentsThe SNP has renewed calls for devolution of the Crown Estate to Scotland as the organisation today (Thursday) announced record annual profits. SNP Scotland Office spokesperson Angus MacNeil MP said... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes talks to devolve animal health budgets
Posted on June 24, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed negotiations between Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary, Richard Lochhead, and the UK Government which could lead to animal health budgets being devolved to the... -
Western Isles first to volunteer for rural fuel derogation
Posted on June 8, 2010 | No CommentsToday SNP MP, Angus MacNeil, raised the value to the wider economy of a Rural Fuel Derogation in Island areas during Treasury Questions and made Na h-Eileanan an Iar the first place... -
Tesco back minimum price on alcohol
Posted on May 23, 2010 | No CommentsSupermarket Tesco has backed the SNP’s proposals for minimum pricing. The SNP’s proposals for a minimum price on alcohol to tackle the problems and cost of alcohol to Scottish society... -
Western Isles MP writes to chancellor
Posted on May 20, 2010 | No Comments“Rural Fuel” Angus MacNeil SNP MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar has this morning written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne MP after the publication of the coalition... -
SNP win Western Isles seat
Posted on May 6, 2010 | No CommentsAngus Macneil 6723 Donald John Macsween 4838 Jean Davis 1097 Muro Murray 1412 Sheena Norquay 647 Electorate is 21,780 Total votes cast 14,743 Turnout 67.69%... -
To make RET permanent vote SNP
Posted on April 29, 2010 | No Comments“Economic downturn” Angus MacNeil SNP Na h-Eileanan an Iar has stated in the final days of the election campaign that the introduction of RET by the Scottish Government in October 2008 on... -
Western Isles road maintenance contracts
Posted on April 29, 2010 | No CommentsSNP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar Angus MacNeil has asked for a meeting with Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar regarding their decision to terminate all road gritting contracts in the Western... -
You can’t trust Labour
Posted on April 20, 2010 | No CommentsSNP Parliamentary candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar Angus MacNeil has said that Labour cannot be trusted. Last July Labour proposed to cut the Attendance Allowance however, shortly before the election, those plans were... -
Western Isles SNP candidate welcomes Boiler scrappage Scheme
Posted on April 20, 2010 | No CommentsSNP Parliamentary candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar constituency Angus MacNeil has welcomed today’s announcement from the Scottish Government that the Boiler scrappage Scheme will commence in Scotland from the... -
SNP launch viral poster showing how opposition ignore Scotland
Posted on April 7, 2010 | No CommentsOnly hours after Labour said they are scrapping the planned rise in cider duty because of the backlash, and on the day the AA is warning that petrol prices are... -
Western Isle MSP welcomes reduction in prescription charges
Posted on April 1, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the last reduction in prescription charges by the Scottish Government before they are abolished entirely next year. “Abolished completely” Alasdair Allan... -
SNP focus on fuel prices
Posted on March 20, 2010 | No Comments“Sky high fuel taxes” The SNP has launched the latest strand of its election campaign with a call for lower fuel prices across Scotland. Candidates across the country will be... -
Affordable home cuts in the Hebrides
Posted on March 15, 2010 | No CommentsScottish Labour has learned that the SNP is proposing to cut the Affordable Housing Investment Programme by over £140 million. The scale of the cuts is revealed in a private... -
Do Western Isles Lib-Dems agree with Tavish
Posted on March 11, 2010 | No Comments“Denounce the provision of RET Ferry Fares” SNP MSP for Western Isles, Alasdair Allan, has asked the Lib-Dems in the Western Isles whether they agree with the stance of their... -
MPs will push for fair fuel regulator
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“Fuel up 11.46% since 2008″ Latest figures from the AA revealing that drivers have endured recent petrol tax increases up to five times higher than in other European countries, show... -
Western Isles MP welcomes UKBA decision
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has welcomed the announcement from the United Kingdom Border Agency that non EU fishermen will be allowed to work on fishing boats within Scottish waters... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes backing for winter weather payments
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the backing of Scotland’s Housing Minister, Alex Neil, for the campaign to have winter weather payments calculated by taking wind chill into account.... -
Western Isles MSP speaks on airport parking charges
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, yesterday spoke in a debate in the Scottish Parliament on proposals for car parking charges at the three HIAL airports in Stornoway, Sumburgh and Kirkwall.... -
Fears Hebrides will lose police sniffer dog
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Chief Constable of Northern Constabulary, Ian Latimer after being informed of the possibility that the police sniffer dog may be removed...