@fincarson

MSP for Galloway & West Dumfries; former farmer and WiFi engineer, KBT Academy & Aberdeen ‘Agri’ Uni Grad, 4 weans!

 Twynholm, Kbt, Scotland
finlaycarson.co.uk
Joined February 2009
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The Scottish Farmer@scottishfarmer1h
READERS PICS | 📷 Lindsay Callander - Shepherd’s delight - Sunset over Blaiket Mains Farm. 🚨 Send us your story or picture here: thescottishfarmer.co.uk/send… and it could appear online 💻 #readerspics #farming #scottishfarming #agrisculture
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Scottish Conservatives
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The SNP have no respect for taxpayers.
Russell Findlay
@RussellFindlay1Oct 24
Arrogant SNP are laughing at Scotland's taxpayers👇 800 civil servants whose jobs 'NO LONGER EXIST' are on the state payroll ... Because of the SNP 'no compulsory redundancy' rule.
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Building a rural business empire on the back of coffee beans bbc.in/4zb2d07

The coffee bean entrepreneur building a business in Kirkcudbright

Lewie Graham runs a cafe, restaurant and coffee bean roasting business in Kirkcudbright.

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Amey SW Trunk Roads
@SWTrunkRoadsOct 25
A75 Carsluith - road restricted due to fallen tree. Approach with care.
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DGVost@DGVostOct 25
DGVOST remains active and continues to monitor ongoing issues across the region. For live updates and the latest information, please check our interactive map: 👉 orlo.uk/VQ7X3 Please share with anyone who may find it useful. #StormBoelo #DGRoads
DG VOST Map

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Six things to see and do in 'one of the most breathtaking places on Earth' bbc.in/4yBnaQo

Dumfries and Galloway: National Geographic's top UK spot to visit

What convinced National Geographic to single out a corner of Scotland as a must-visit destination?

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Rural Scotland@RuralScotToriesOct 23
Keir Starmer’s government betrayed our farmers by introducing the family farm tax. We’ve repeatedly called for it to be reversed. And urged our governments to stand up for farming. In next week’s budget Labour must finally axe the family farm tax. farmersguide.co.uk/business/…

Farmers and Conservative MPs demand Budget U-turn on “family farm tax” - Farmers Guide

Hundreds of farmers attended a rally in Berkshire on 20 October calling for the Labour government to scrap changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) on inheritance tax.

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Food price caps are a ridiculous idea. The SNP had no idea how they’d work when they announced them (during the election campaign…), they’d no idea of what unintended consequences might be, and they still have no idea on these now. But they did gave them a great opportunity to pick a fight with Westminster, to point fingers at businesses and to divert attention from their long list of other failures. A classic dead cat strategy.
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RT @HarrietCross_MP: 7 days ago, the Prime Minister made a speech about his plans for regional devolution in Scotland. It was full of ideas…
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The @metoffice has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for Rain which includes our region. Storm Austen is expected to cause some localised flooding. Plan ahead, drive to the road conditions and avoid standing water. Met Office advice at: orlo.uk/1gqJk
Yellow weather warning graphic with a yellow background and warning icon. Text reads “Yellow Weather Warning – Travel with caution.” Police Scotland crest appears at the bottom.

ALT Yellow weather warning graphic with a yellow background and warning icon. Text reads “Yellow Weather Warning – Travel with caution.” Police Scotland crest appears at the bottom.

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John Cooper MP@JohnCooperDGOct 22
One of the most breathtaking places on earth - National Geographic’s verdict on D&G. Delighted to rise this accolade for Bonnie Gallowa’ in Parliament. nationalgeographic.com/trave…
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If you want peace plan for war. Without a clear path to 3% of GDP by 2030 on defence spending we will be left vulnerable as a nation. Kemi Badenoch has set out a clear path to achieve this and protect the nation 🇬🇧 Here are my views in today’s Daily Express
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Douglas Lumsden MP
@DLumsden_MPOct 21
🏆Jackdaw's approval is a win for common sense. 🏆A win for jobs. 🏆And a win for Aberdeen But it needs to be just the START of new drilling in the North Sea.
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Good to see British dairy looking further afield thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news…
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Scottish farmers and crofters can now check what they may be eligible to apply for under the next round of the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS), following the publication of its 2026 guidance. Read Here | thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news…
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Douglas Lumsden MP
@DLumsden_MPOct 21
The people of Aberdeen South sent Labour a strong message! We need to support our oil and gas industry. 🛢️
Conservatives
@ConservativesOct 4
Everybody wrote us off. This is the story of how @DLumsden_MP became the MP for Aberdeen South 👇
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Rural Scotland@RuralScotToriesOct 19
Scottish farmers have warned that domestic food production is being threatened by energy prices and imports. Both of Scotland’s governments must now take immediate action to ensure they are backing our farmers and prioritising food our security. heraldscotland.com/news/2664…

Scots farmers warn UK food security is at risk as imports soar to £67.8bn

Scottish farmers warn UK food security is at risk as domestic production falls to 60, food imports reach £67.8bn and farm profits remain under pressure.

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Douglas Lumsden MP
@DLumsden_MPOct 19
👷The @ScotTories will always stand up for Scottish jobs and business. 🛢️That starts with backing Scotland's oil and gas industry. 🔑Because cheaper energy is the key to a thriving economy.
Russell Findlay
@RussellFindlay1Oct 19
📈 As energy bills soar, the SNP and Labour oppose new North Sea oil and gas. 🛢️Let's get Britain drilling to cut costs for homes and businesses.
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Rural Scotland@RuralScotToriesOct 19
The SNP Government must finally prioritise healthcare in rural Scotland.
Finlay Carson
@fincarsonOct 15
The Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine (ScotGEM) is designed to focus on rural medicine. However, of the 47 graduates who completed the programme in 2025-26, only seven were allocated to NHS Dumfries and Galloway, with many others going to health boards in central Scotland. Rural communities continue to face challenges recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals. The Scottish Government should do more to ensure that programmes such as ScotGEM deliver doctors to the areas they were intended to support. parliament.scot/chamber-and-…

The Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.

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⛽️ Fuel prices are too high. Labour’s plan to raise fuel duty in January will mean even higher costs for families and businesses. This week Kemi, Shadow Transport Secretary @RicHolden , @RussellFindlay1 and I met a major road haulage company in Paisley, hearing about the pressures ever increasing prices are causing. 👉 The @Conservatives are clear - Labour must not raise fuel duty.
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