SNP accuse Tory Party of infighting
The announcement this week of a new candidate for the Perth and North Perthshire constituency has led the SNP the argue that the Conservative Party are in crisis. Douglas Taylor will be running for the Trust party, though he ran for election in the past for the Tories. Now MP Pete Wishart has commented on Conservative infighting, citing a letter from Mr Taylor to conservative activists that was leaked to the Perth SNP. Mr Taylor launched his campaign this week with bagpipes and celebrations and has already challenged his opponents on the expenses issue.
Cigarettes seized at Harbour
More than 47 thousand cigarettes were seized from a ship at Perth Harbour this week. The Maltese vessel was boarded and searched by UK Border Agency officers after they received information that the ship had picked up duty-free cigarettes in Latvia. They were discovered hidden under ropes in the cargo area of the ship and it's thought the value of the haul is 13 thousand pounds. The goods were seized and a 500 pound fine was levied against the master of the ship along with a warning.
Council officials under investigation
Three officials from Perth and Kinross Council have been suspended, while the Council investigates their conduct. The three face allegations they approved building warrants they drew up themselves. Two of the staff are from the Blairgowrie office, while one is based in Perth. Applications for building warrants – a legal permission to build – should be submitted by third parties. The Local Authority say they are taking the matter seriously, though point out that the allegations are yet to be substantiated.
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