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Robert Leslie backs Common Weal Group pledge for a resilient independent Scotland
Orkney’s SNP candidate for next year’s Holyrood elections has backed a pledge that would protect the most vulnerable folk in the community as Scotland switches to a net-zero carbon economy.
Robert Leslie is Orkney’s SNP candidate for Holyrood
Robert Leslie has been selected as the SNP candidate for Orkney in next May’s Scottish Parliament elections.
Robert has bee a campaigner for independence since the 2014 Referendum.
He was born and brought in Orkney and currently works for Thaw and Orkney Housing Association.
Postal Vote
Postal vote is the best way to vote especially when it’s difficult to go out.
NEW WOMEN’S RETURNERS PROGRAMME
Highlands & Islands MSP Maree Todd has praised a new Scottish Government programme aimed at tackling workplace inequality and reducing the gender pay gap.
SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT OPENS EARLY FOR APPLICATIONS
The new Scottish Child Payment – which has been described as a “game-changer” in the fight to tackle child poverty – will open early for applications this month. Highlands & Islands MSP Maree Todd has encouraged parents and carers in Orkney who are eligible to apply now so that the Scottish Government…
Vote or the Bad Guy Wins
Make sure you register to vote so you have your say. It’s not hard. Select a Postal Vote to make the whole thing safe and easy at election time.
Scotland Loves Local Fund
SNP MSP Maree Todd has encouraged projects across the Highlands & Islands to apply for a new £1 million fund, which has been launched by the Scottish Government to help promote town centres and online businesses and encourage people to spend locally. Grants of between £500 and £5000 will be…
Sean Lewis is our new Convener
Orkney SNP has a new person at the helm, with Sean Lewis taking over as convener after Donna Heddle stepped down at the branch’s recent annual general meeting.
MSP Calls for Views on Orkney Short-Term Lets
Highlands & Islands MSP Maree Todd is calling for residents across the Highlands & Islands to make their views known in a new Scottish Government consultation on the regulation of short-term lets