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We hear of demographic shifts, lack of Jobs, no sustainable employment, lack of first time buyers housing and the seasonality of our regions tourism. Let’s look outside the box for once; let’s imagine an all year round tourist industry ba...
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Here in the Scottish Borders we are lucky to live in relatively close knit communities. Part of the unique charm and quality of life is that we know each other and we communicate with each other. We must therefore protect our Civic pride and mak...
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The family is the most important institution in Scotland. It is the family which teaches us how to make a positive contribution to our society and our economy. It is the family unit which provides the moral compass to guide people through life, ...
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Let me firstly start by thanking all the nursing, day care and occupational therapy, admin and social services staff across the region. You are our life line and I feel Politicians often turn the spotlight on Doctors and Consultants and forget t...
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There is perhaps no better example of Scots receiving a raw deal than in the provision of dentistry. Scottish taxpayers pay for that provision, yet fewer than half of the Scottish population is registe...
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I’ve had chance to read through Gordon Brown’s speech from the Labour Party conference. It is a clear smash and grab raid on many of our policies.

 

The only difference is that Labour can’t deliver the...
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I prefer the term low cost housing as what is affordable to you and I has no comparison on what is affordable to those moving from cities or conurbations where prices are far higher.

Firstly we need to make sure local credentials real...
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Crime does not pay. It’s a simple message that needs to be driven home. But when Prisoners are freed under Labours early release policy and within a week are back committing crimes it’s clear something is wrong.

What sort of m...
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