News Release from Pete Wishart MP
Attn: News Desk For immediate release: 27 September 2022
Wishart responds to announcement that Stanley Post Office will remain closed
Pete Wishart, MP for Perth and North Perthshire, has responded to the recent announcement that Stanley Post Office will remain closed as management have not been able to resolve a retailing issue that...
News Release from Pete Wishart MP
Attn: News Desk For immediate release: 21 September 2022
Wishart seeks public meeting following Perth floods
Pete Wishart, MP for Perth and North Perthshire, has met with several constituents affected by recent flooding events in Perth. It comes after homes and businesses across Craigie and Cherrybank were submerged by torrential rainfall on 08...
News Release from Pete Wishart MP
Attn: News Desk For immediate release 25th May 2022
Wishart welcomes new PKC administration
Mr Pete Wishart, MP for Perth and North Perthshire, has welcomed the formation of the new Perth and Kinross Council. The inaugural full council of the new session took place today after the local government election earlier this month...
News Release from Pete Wishart MP and Cllr Mike Williamson
Attn: News Desk For immediate release 27th March 2022
Pete Wishart MP and Councillor Mike Williamson hit back at planning application for holiday homes in Aberfeldy
Mr Pete Wishart, MP for Perth and North Perthshire, and Mr Mike Williamson, Perth and Kinross SNP councillor for Highland Ward, have hit out...
News Release from Pete Wishart MP Attn: News Desk - For immediate release 02 November 2021 Wishart seeks answers for Council Recycling Failings Pete Wishart, MP for Perth and North Perthshire, has written to Perth and Kinross councillor, Murray Lyle, seeking clarity on what is being done to ensure the council meets its recycling obligations. This comes after Cllr Mike Williamson found that failed recycling...
Read More Pete Wishart, MP for Perth and North Perthshire, is in contact with local authorities regarding recent flooding events across East Perthshire and Blairgowrie.
This comes after the floods resulted in several road closures, including the A926 between Alyth and Blairgowrie and the A924 between Edradour and Bridge of Cally. The A93 between Bridge of Cally and Blairgowrie has also been...
I am calling on school pupils in Perth and North Perthshire to enter the competition to win a chance to digitally deliver a speech at COP26 and win prizes for their school.
Tackling climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing not only our generation, but future ones too. The transition to clean energy is critical to help the...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has today written to Michael Gove, the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in order to ask for further information regarding allegations made by the Good Law Project regarding political polling using taxpayer funds.
The Good Law Project alleges that the UK Government pressed civil servants to...
Today, the First Minister announced that across Scotland there had been a further 383 cases of COVID confirmed in the last 24hrs. This is 7.6% of those tested.
Today’s figures reflect the course the virus has taken in recent weeks in Scotland, where we have seen an increase in the numbers of infections, deaths, hospital admissions and seen the R...
The Protect Scotland app from NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect is a free, mobile phone app designed to help us protect each other, reduce the spread of coronavirus and avoid further lockdowns. I would encourage you to download it as soon as possible.
You can access the links you need to download the app at protect.scot
The app will alert you...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has welcomed news that the UK Government have moved forward with the next phase of the cross-party ‘Parking: Code of Practice’. The UK Communities Secretary has announced today (31st August) that the government will consult on two sets of proposals put forward to tackle the problems of rogue parking operators.
Perth has been...
More key dates for easing lockdown were announced today including the restaring of driving lessons and the reopening of indoor gyms.
Below is a summary of the key dates announced, but for more in-depth information please read the advice issued by the Scottish Government.
With effect from Monday 24 August-
Outdoor contact sports (all ages) can resume following guidance of relevant sports...
Perthshire North MSP, Mr John Swinney, Perth and North Perthshire MP, Mr Pete Wishart, and Councillor Mike Williamson (SNP) met yesterday with constituents affected by recent instances of dirty camping.
The meeting, which took place on the banks of Loch Tummel, gave constituents an opportunity to share their experiences of the past few weeks, and also to discuss steps that...
The First Minister today announced that the progress we’ve made in suppressing COVID-19 means that we can now move to phase three of the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown.
Coronavirus, although at very low levels in Scotland, is still out there and presents a real danger to life and to the progress we have made over the past...
Today, the First Minister has announced that we are now ready to move into phase two of the Scottish Government's four phase route map out of lockdown. We have been able to move to this phase at this time because of the good progress made in suppressing COVID-19 in Scotland.
The virus hasn't gone away though and throughout phase two,...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has submitted an Early Day Motion (EDM) in the House of Commons supporting the campaign to return the Stone of Destiny to Perthshire. A number of high-profile names have recently added their weight to the campaign, and it will now have its chance to gain parliamentary support.
Speaking today (5th September) Mr Wishart...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has spoken out about some EU nationals being denied a vote at the European Parliament election in May 2019 following a reply he has received from the Electoral Commission.
After reports of some EU citizens in Perth and Kinross missing out on the chance to vote on 23rd May, the Perth and North...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, will tomorrow (Wednesday 12th June 2019) quiz Post Office bosses at a hearing of the Westminster Committee which he chairs.
Tracy Marshall, Network Development Director for Post Office will appear before the Scottish Affairs Committee on Wednesday 12th June as part of their inquiry on access to financial services.
Mr Wishart is keen to...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has condemned the announcement that over 75s will lose their right to a free TV license. The BBC have announced that they will stop universally funding free TV licenses following changes made in 2015 by then Chancellor, George Osborne. The BBC have confirmed that only those in receipt of Pension Credit will...
Read More Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has visited Aviva at their Pitheavlis building in Perth following the announcement of 1,800 job losses worldwide. Aviva have announced plans to separate the general insurance arm from the area of the business that deals exclusively with life insurance.
Mr Wishart met with David Skinn, Distribution Director for Aviva, at the company’s offices...
Here is my column from the Blairgowrie Advertiser on Tuesday 4th June:
In the European Parliament elections Scotland elected 3 SNP MEPs. In Perth and Kinross the SNP secured over 18,000 votes and played a key role in this success delivering the clear message that Scotland’s electorate supports continued EU membership. Thank you to everyone who voted for this positive...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has called for constituents to remain cautious following a recent increase in fraudulent telephone calls. Police Scotland have warned that residents in Perth and North Perthshire are being targeted by fraudsters claiming to be from banks, SKY TV and internet providers.
Recent examples of the scam include victims being contacted by someone purporting...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has echoed the concerns of residents in Coupar Angus who have written to him about plans to build a battery storage facility in the town. Planning permission has been sought to install a facility which would allow the storage of excess energy from the National Grid. However, the plans have been met...
Read More Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has praised the emergency services following a late-night fire in Perth, in which 14 people were rescued from their homes. The alarm was raised at around 2:40am on the morning of 31st May, at a tenement block in Perth’s Menzies Court.
Mr Wishart said:
“I want to express my gratitude to the emergency services who...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has called for Perth and Kinross Council to listen to community concerns about the state of Perthshire’s roads ahead of a possible influx of extra motorists on the county’s road network. Heart 200 is expected to encourage a greater number of vehicles onto the road network in Perthshire, Stirlingshire and the Trossachs...
Read More Here is a copy of my contributions in Mays Blair Hub magazine.
I was pleased to see the first of the Blairgowrie berries hitting the shelves last month. Perthshire soft fruit is renowned across the country and I am always keen to do what I can to support local growers.
Whilst it is great to see the first of this year’s...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has cautiously welcomed the news that Debenhams department store in Perth is not part of the announced closure program.
Mr Wishart, who has previous hosted meetings with John Swinney MSP and Perth city traders, has called on the High Street chain to ensure that the Perth shop remains a viable business.
Debenhams announced the...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has blasted the handling of the pilot scheme for farmers to access seasonal workers as ‘woefully inadequate’. This comes as the former farming minister has used urged the Conservative Government to extend the current pilot scheme.
Former farming minister, George Eustice MP, has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for his own...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has encouraged Perthshire community groups to apply to The National Lottery Community Fund - Community Asset Programme before time runs out. Through the Community Asset Programme, local groups can apply for funding from £10,000 to £1 million to create strong and resilient communities through assets.
The National Lottery have announced a deadline of...
Conservative MPs have been conducting a campaign of misinformation on the issue of farm payments, saying that farmers would not receive their payments because the Scottish Government refused the invitation to take a schedule in the Tories UK Agricultural bill.
This week the Law Society of Scotland confirmed that there will be no issues in direct payment to farmers following the...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has called on local Conservative politicians to ensure that their colleagues in Edinburgh do not thwart the bid for Perth to be the new home of the Stone of Destiny.
Following recent consensus between politicians locally and the publication of a joint statement from Conservative and SNP group leaders calling for the stone...
The Conservative Government must take the threat of a no deal Brexit off the table in order to protect the success of Scotland’s multi-billion pound food and drink sector.
Analysis published by the UK Government outlines that a no-deal “impact on the UK’s agriculture, forestry of fishing industries would have particular effects in Scotland”, with these three industries accounting for...
Pete Wishart, has welcomed the news that the Perth City Hall project has finally received the go ahead from planners. The building has been empty for 14 years and has been the subject of much discussion over its future.
Pete has urged that there must be no further delay and as minimal disruption as possible to neighbouring businesses whilst...
TICKETING BUSINESS ‘BROKEN AND BEYOND REPAIR’
SNP MP Pete Wishart has said that the ticketing business in the UK is ‘broken and beyond repair’ and it is now a ‘rip off machine’ as he is set to lead a debate on ticket touting at Westminster today.
The comments come as this summer’s big music festivals and events have once again become over-run...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has met Kevin Stewart MSP, Minister for Local Government and Housing, to discuss concerns over the Scone H29 planning application.
Commenting after the meeting on Thursday 29th June, Mr Wishart said:
“This was a really useful meeting which allowed me to put the views of Scone residents across to the Minister. I was able...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has visited Strathtay House Care Home for the 2017 Care Home Open Day.
Care Home Open Day is a UK wide initiative inviting care homes to open their doors to their local communities.
Thousands of care homes across the UK take part each year, welcoming the public and arranging events and activities that help...
Pete Wishart MP, Member of Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire, spoke during yesterday’s debate in the House of Commons on the motion to trigger Article 50. During his speech he described the Tories as trying to create a “drawbridge UK” with their “hardest of hard Brexits”:
“This is, as we know, to be the hardest of hard Brexits, with...
The building at 53 Parliament Square where most of the Scottish MPs have their offices has been renamed as Caledonia House and Perthshire music legend Dougie MacLean was on hand to help out with the official opening this week. Pete Wishart MP, Member of Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire was delighted to welcome, saying:
“It was great to have...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has welcomed the news that Perth and Kinross Councillors have approved plans for the Cross Tay Link Road.
Commenting after councillors approved the plans, Mr Wishart said:
“I am glad to see that this proposal has been approved by councillors as it will play a vital role in reducing congestion and improving air quality...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has teamed up with his Parliamentary colleagues and a host of celebrities to record a charity single for the Jo Cox Foundation.
The single, which pays tribute to the work of the late MP, will be released on December 16 and aims to raise funds for the launch of the Jo Cox Foundation...
SNP MP Pete Wishart has today highlighted the “ticking time-bomb” of massive debts and liabilities faced by plumbers across the UK at a Westminster debate and welcomed assurances from the UK Government to resolve the issue.
Plumbing Pensions (UK) Ltd was established in 1975 to provide pensions for the Plumbing & Heating Industry UK wide and has over 36,000 members...
Mr Pete Wishart MP, Member of Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire, continued his engagement with local businesses with a serious of visits to local traders this morning.
Speaking today (Monday) Mr WISHART said:
"I had some very interesting discussions with local traders in the the city centre, listening to their concerns and their ideas for the future development of the...
Mr Pete WISHART MP, Member if Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire, is issuing an invitation to EU nationals living in Perthshire to attend an information meetings my he is hosting in Perth on Friday 21 October.
Speaking ahead of the event Mr WISHART said:
"As the complete lack of clarity from the UK Government about Brexit continues, I have arranged an...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart has welcomed the news that two of the finalists in the yearly ‘Scotland’s Tree of the Year Awards’ are in his constituency.
The Birnam Oak and Niel Gow’s Oak are amongst the six finalists in this year’s Woodland Trust Scottish Tree of the Year Award.
Speaking after the announcement of the finalists Mr Wishart...
Pete Wishart MP, Member of Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire, has highlighted a funding opportunity for Environmental groups in his constituency. Local groups with exciting projects that need funding to get off the ground are being urged to apply for a share of a £1.5 million funding pot.
Postcode Local Trust - a grant-giving charity funded by players of...
Pete Wishart MP, Member of Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire, has blasted the company employed by HMRC to administer the tax credits system for what he has described as a "catalogue of incompetence" which is failing families.
Speaking today, Mr Wishart said:
"I have become increasingly concerned about the number of constituents contacting me having had their Child Tax Credit...
Pete Wishart MP, Member of Parliament for Perth & North Perthshire has welcomed the publication of data showing that there has been a marked reduction in fatalities and injuries on the A9 between Inverness and Dunblane since the introduction of average speed cameras on the route.
Mr Wishart, who has been a strong advocate of the cameras, said:
“Safety has to...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, attended the launch of the Perth City of Culture 2021 on Friday 19th August. Launching under the slogan ‘Perth is the Place’, the event was designed to showcase Perth as the location for music, dance, film, visual arts, architecture and more.
The event took place outside Perth City Hall at 11am.
Speaking after the launch, Mr Wishart said:
“The City...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has visited The Black Watch Castle & Museum to congratulate organisers on the record numbers of visitors the ongoing ‘Poppies: Weeping Window’ installation has attracted to The Fair City.
The visit, which took place on Monday 15th August, was aptly after one of the busiest days for the display – having attracted over...
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, has been conducting visits to businesses in his constituency to discuss the current business environment and what can be done to further support investment in Perthshire.
Speaking today (Thursday 11th August), Mr Wishart said:
“I understand that businesses have concerns, especially following on from the vote to leave the European Union. Perthshire business owners...