Recovery plan is vital for the survival of newspapers
29 Jun 2020
The Scottish Conservatives have launched a newspaper recovery plan to support the long term future of the industry.
The recovery plan will support local journalism and local newspapers through additional funding streams, support national media with additional Scottish Government advertising spend, rates relief and a journalism foundation.
The plan...Read More »
Scottish Conservatives encourage Scots back to high streets
29 Jun 2020
On the day most non-essential Scottish shops are allowed to reopen to the public, the Scottish Conservatives have repeated their commitment to revitalising high streets by encouraging consumers back to support Scotland’s retailers.
The Scottish Conservative campaign to Support Scotland’s High Streets was launched two weeks ago and...Read More »
SNP tourism delay to cost sector millions in cash and customers
28 Jun 2020
The SNP’s two-week delay in opening Scotland’s tourism industry will cost at least £11 million and almost half a million visitors.
Analysis by the Scottish Conservatives has revealed the huge blow to the economy dealt by Nicola Sturgeon’s decision to delay the restart of tourism and hospitality until...Read More »
Time to honour our armed forces
27 Jun 2020
On Armed Forces Day, Scottish Conservative MP Andrew Bowie has put on record his thanks to the brave men and women of the armed forces community.
Mr Bowie, the MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, has made special mention of the incredible efforts of the armed forces during...Read More »
Sturgeon’s 2-week lag a blow for tourism
24 Jun 2020
Nicola Sturgeon’s delay in opening up Scotland’s hospitality and tourism industry will cost millions and drive business elsewhere in the UK, it has been warned.
The First Minister announced today that elements of the sector could open on July 15, despite the same businesses being given the green...Read More »