In the past weeks, I have been appointed to a new role as the SNP’s Westminster Economy Spokesperson. It’s a poignant moment for me to be leading on economic issues as we grapple with the escalating cost of living crisis. This winter, we’re all going to see our energy bills climb again as the heating …
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Whilst out, across the constituency, conversations with businesses have made it obvious that our potential is being held back because of workforce shortages. Thanks to Brexit, they no longer have a pool of EU nationals who could use free movement to help, and until Scotland can re-join the EU, it has never been more important …
Recent Reports Highlights Scottish Success for Young Talent Read More »
The past weeks of Parliamentary recess have been filled with doors knocked and streets pounded as I’ve taken my “surgeries” out to our communities. There are always a variety of issues raised and casework collected – the implementation of the new 20mph signs, in particular, was a source of a fair bit of chat. Development and …
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Highland MP Drew Hendry invited a group of women of all ages to come down to the Chieftain Hotel in Inverness to share their views and ideas on a wide range of topics, focusing primarily on the Cost of Living Crisis. Research conducted earlier this year by the Living Wage Foundation found that women are …
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SNP MP Drew Hendry has hosted the latest roundtable event with local agencies and representatives from the Highland Council with the aim of encouraging collaborative efforts to mitigate the energy crisis for hard-pushed households. This follows previous meetings where Mr Hendry met with housing associations, local service providers, and others to share experiences around the …
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It’s clear, speaking to people on their doorsteps across our constituency in the past weeks, the most pressing concern, along with mortgages and rents, is food inflation. The escalating prices of daily essentials are leaving a profound impact, especially on those most vulnerable. The average rate of inflation on food remains stubbornly high at around …
It’s clear that the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and skyrocketing prices has touched all corners of our community, reaching more of us than ever before. Living in rural communities brings its own set of hurdles when the economy is struggling. There seems to be never-ending demand for money, and that pressure is tough on …
The A9 dualling is a totemic issue for people living in the Highlands. From the moment we set off on the road, we know the risks it carries—the tragedies that can unfold, impacting not only those who act recklessly or impatiently but also innocent road users who fall victim to these avoidable accidents. For years, …
Since being elected in 2015, it has been my absolute privilege to serve the diverse communities of the Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey constituency. Therefore, today’s Boundary Commission announcement brings both personal sadness and a wider concern for our region. The changes mean that at next year’s General Election, our region will only be represented …
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As you may know, I have presented the Banking and Postal Services (Rural Areas) Bill, an essential piece of legislation designed to protect the services that our communities across Badenoch and Strathspey so vitally rely on, to the House of Commons. Your voices have been instrumental in driving this process forward. From listening to those …
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