A report published by the UK’s biggest debt advice charity has found that households in Aberdeenshire have an average personal debt of £18,302, higher than anywhere else in Scotland. 

The Scottish Government’s Rural Affairs Minister has today backtracked on commitments to do ‘more’ to deliver for the rural economy in Scotland.

North East MSP Mike Rumbles has called on the Scottish Government to coordinate road works on the A90 and A96 to reduce delays for local communities.

North East MSP Mike Rumbles has raised further concerns over the closure of Aberdeen Fire Control Centre today. 

The UK could be exiting the EU within the next two years, with huge implications for Scottish policy and the economy. But the Minister for Rural Economy and Connectivity has told members of the committee that ‘it is premature to consider post Brexit policies’.

In a speech in the Scottish Parliament today, North East MSP Mike Rumbles will shine a light on the SNP’s failure to deliver adequate broadband services to rural communities - despite election promises of 100% coverage by 2021. 

Speaking in the chamber at First Minister’s Question’s today, North East MSP Mike Rumbles called for ‘openness and transparency’ on measures to improve the deteriorating Scotrail service.  

Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Mike Rumbles MSP has today said that additional investment in active travel is needed for the Scottish Government to meet its 2020 cycling target.

Mike Rumbles MSP, this week, joined fellow Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee members for a tour of the new and much anticipated Firth of Forth bridge.

North East MSP Mike Rumbles MSP today said that the SNP must end the council tax rather than entrench it, after it was confirmed that a debate will now take place ahead of the vote on the Scottish Government’s proposal to increase rates this Thursday.