Murdo expresses alarm at drug finds at Perth Prison Wednesday, 4 March, 2026 Murdo has expressed his alarm at newly published data that shows almost 2,500 inmates at Perth Prison were found to be ‘under the influence’ of illegal drugs in just two years. Shocking figures supplied by the Scottish Prison Service to the Scottish Conservatives through Freedom of Information shows that 1,197 inmates at Perth Prison were found under the influence of drugs in 2024, with 1,144... Local News
Murdo slams SNP Government on 'staggering' number of Tayside patients waiting for cataract operation 26th February 2026 Murdo has slammed the SNP Government over the “staggering” number of patients in Tayside waiting for a cataract operation, which has tripled in three years... Local News
Murdo hopes local residents will welcome SEPA report on oil spillage in Killin 24th February 2026 Murdo hopes local residents will welcome findings from SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) on the “shocking” oil spillage in Killin, in Perthshire. He... Local News
Murdo welcomes 'positive' response from Council which will see pedestrian crossing installed in Perth 20th February 2026 Murdo has welcomed a “positive” response from Perth and Kinross Council regarding road safety, which will see a new pedestrian crossing installed in an area of... Local News
Murdo backs move to urge SNP not to roll-out more 'punishing' Council Tax hikes 9th February 2026 Murdo is backing a new campaign from the Scottish Conservative Party which urges the SNP Government in Holyrood to rule out more “punishing” Council Tax hikes... Local News
Murdo asks Cabinet Secretary for Transport when use of short-running trains will stop 6th February 2026 Murdo has asked the Cabinet Secretary for Transport why there has been no progress in ending the use of ‘short-running’ trains on the Fife to Edinburgh rail... Local News
Murdo backs Scottish Conservatives' 'Save Scotland's Pubs' campaign 5th February 2026 Murdo is backing his party’s campaign to save Scotland’s pubs. His call comes after Party leader Russell Findlay officially launched the campaign with a visit... Local News
Murdo seeking more clarity on A9 dualling timetable 23rd January 2026 Murdo is calling for more clarity on the A9 dualling timetable. He was recently updated by Transport Scotland on the timings for the dualling programme. Murdo... Local News
Murdo welcomes Perth and Kinross being a business growth hotspot but calls for more action on rates revaluation 22nd January 2026 Murdo has welcomed Perth and Kinross being ranked at the top of business growth hotspots in the UK but is calling for more action on business rates revaluation... Local News
Murdo slams First Minister for ditching plans for national treatment centre at Perth Royal Infirmary 20th January 2026 Murdo has slammed First Minister John Swinney for “betraying” patients by not going ahead with a promised £35 million Tayside National Treatment Centre at Perth... Local News
