Constituency
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The difference that free prescriptions have made in Clackmannanshire and Dunblane
FREE PRESCRIPTIONS SAVE THE AVERAGE SCOT £188.10 A YEAR SNP MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Keith Brown, has highlighted a new report from the Trussell Trust which shows the difference that the SNP policy of free prescriptions is making in reducing the cost of living in Scotland. The recent Trussell Trust shows the hardship facing…
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Challenge issued to Labour MPs as UK cuts threaten Scottish services
Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane constituency, has highlighted Labour’s “betrayal of Scotland’s priorities” as their continuation of Tory austerity puts the Scottish Government in an “impossible position”. Stressing the SNP’s continued commitment to delivering for Scotland and protecting households from the deepest of Westminster’s cuts, Keith said: “In a statement to the…
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MSP raises concerns over Armed Services Advice Project funding blow
MSP for Clackmannanshire & Dunblane, and former Veterans Minister, Keith Brown, has added his voice to concerns over the decision of the Royal British Legion to cease funding to the Armed Services Advice Project, which will see lifeline support services to veterans and their families axed. The Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP) was established in…
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Keith highlights commuter help measures replacing peak fares pilot
Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane constituency, is encouraging constituents to take up a range of commuter support measures from the SNP Scottish Government, aimed at helping those who use Scotrail trains during peak times with the cost of travel. Speaking this morning, Keith said: “With UK Labour Chancellor Rachel…
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Keith Brown MSP calls for Post Office to be more proactive in finding a suitable buyer for Bridge of Allan Post Office branch
Local MSP welcomes news Bridge of Allan Post Office will be readvertised – but more needs to be done after almost two years of closure. The MSP for Bridge of Allan, Keith Brown, has called on the Post Office to be more proactive in finding a suitable buyer for the Bridge of Allan Post Office…
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Keith Brown MSP welcomes NatureScot investment in the Allan Water
The MSP for Bridge of Allan, Keith Brown, has welcomed NatureScot investment in the Allan Water, which is being used to bring back the ecological diversity that once existed in the river, and reducing the chance of flooding further downstream, near Bridge of Allan. The Forth Rivers Trust, which manages the project, has recently been…
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Keith Brown MSP opens nominations for local heroes to attend celebration of 25 years of the Scottish Parliament
Keith Brown, the MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane has recently announced the opening of the nomination process for a local hero to attend a special event celebrating 25 years since the Scottish Parliament was re-convened. The event takes place in the Parliament, on Saturday the 28th of September. Residents of Clackmannanshire, Bridge of Allan…
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Andy Murray’s outstanding tennis career celebrated by local MSP
PLANS TO CELEBRATE SCOTLAND’S MOST SUCCESSFUL TENNIS PLAYER IN PARLIAMENT The career of Scotland’s most successful tennis player, Andy Murray, has been celebrated by the local MSP for Murray’s hometown of Dunblane, Keith Brown. Andy Murray’s professional career has lasted almost two decades, and has been marked by his outstanding achievements – three Grand Slams,…
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Grants for local food businesses highlighted
Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane constituency, has highlighted the launch of the fifth round of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Regional Food Fund with £100,000 available from the Scottish Government to support regional food activity across Scotland. Scottish food businesses, producers and groups are encouraged to…
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£30 million additional funding to reduce waiting times
Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane constituency, has welcomed the announcement of £30million of funding allocated by the Scottish Government to invest in the reduction of NHS waiting lists. Speaking this afternoon, Keith said: “This is a significant sum of money that is very welcome indeed. A £30million investment in…
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