MP writes to First Minister and reiterates call for Army to install temporary bridge in Kirkcudbright Friday, 18 April, 2025 MP John Cooper has again raised the use of the Army to put up a temporary bridge in Kirkcudbright as the town is cut in half after the Scotland Office claimed it was ‘powerless to act’. Mr Cooper has written to First Minister John Swinney after failed initial contact with the UK Government’s Scotland Office. ‘While locals and businesses in Kirkcudbright struggle with the massive inconvenience of... Local News
First Minister refuses to apologise for wildfire comments 17th April 2025 Failing to apologise to emergency service staff and volunteers who risked life and limb during the Glen Trool wildfire is ‘a missed opportunity” from the First... Local News
MP calls for UK Army to build temporary bridge in Kirkcudbright 9th April 2025 Army engineers could throw a temporary bridge over the Dee while repairs are carried out on Kirkcudbright Bridge. MP John Cooper has suggested military help... Local News
Local MP fights against Labour tax raids 26th February 2025 Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, Britain's Got Talent right across this great land we have many clever people innovating and working hard. As a member of the... Speeches in Parliament
Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop is ‘running scared’ of a meeting with MPs to discuss the A77 road 24th February 2025 John Cooper – Conservative MP for Dumfries & Galloway – and Elaine Stewart – Labour MP for Ayr, Carrick, and Cumnock – wrote a joint letter to Miss Hyslop... Local News
John reports on his and Finlay Carson MSP's meeting with Dumfries Prison governor 17th February 2025 Prison should be about punishment – it protects the public from those who prey on us, and is a key deterrent. And while there are a few who will be in and out... Articles
Local MP calls for Government action on the A75 13th January 2025 The A75 - Vital to the UK and especially Dumfries and Galloway - must have action from both the UK Government and the Scottish Government. May I congratulate my... Speeches in Parliament
Border TV: The Reality of Labour's Targets 13th December 2024 John Cooper talks to Border TV about how there’s much less to Labour’s targets and milestones than meets the eye. Westminster News
Local MP speaks on the treatment of LGBT veterans 12th December 2024 Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Soon many of us will be held rapt by television's SAS Rogue Heroes, which returns to screens soon. The series will focus on the... Speeches in Parliament
In business? Take the Business and Trade Committee survey 2nd December 2024 In business? We want to hear from you. Have you say at http://forms.office.com/e/E0uLJ99Crf. Westminster News
