AMONGST A FLURRY OF activity over the weekend the Labour candidate in the Moray general election campaign called on her opponents to help block any attempt to repeal the 2004 Hunting Act. Jo Kirby has condemned efforts by Theresa May to bring back Fox Hunting after she dropped a huge hint last week that she … Read more
MORAY’S MILITARY CONNECTIONS were being highlighted in the local election campaign this week with Conservative candidate Douglas Ross paying a visit to Morayvia. The Science, Technology and Aviation centre is the home for a collection of military aircraft and exhibits celebrating the importance of all three services to the region. Politicians from all parties have … Read more
AN INDEPENDENT COUNCILLOR has hit out at the refusal of the two main political groups in the newly elected Moray Council to talk to each other. Councillor George Alexander was a plain-speaking member of the last Independent and Conservative administration. However, he has been a central figure this week in talks with both the SNP … Read more
THE UK FISHING INDUSTRY is challenging general election candidates in coastal communities to pledge their support for restoring control of UK waters. The call is coming from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, who are now asking voters in communities such as Moray to press election candidates to sign a pledge of support to do all they … Read more
NOMINATIONS HAVE CLOSED for candidates contesting the Moray seat in the General Election on June 8 – with five candidates vying for a seat at Westminster. When nominations closed at 4pm today the Elections Officer had received correct nomination papers for Anne Glen, and Independent candidate, Jo Kirkby who is the Scottish Labour Candidate, Alex … Read more
MORAY RESIDENTS WILL be showcased on a national television broadcast live from Lossiemouth next week. ITV’s Good Morning Britain will be broadcast live from the coastal town ahead of the general election – and the programme producers are calling on local people to take part. Presenter Kate Garraway will present the programme from a location in … Read more