Richard Lochhead MSP

62% OF MORAY WORKERS INELIGIBLE UNDER TORY IMMIGRATION PLANS

SALARY THRESHOLD WOULD HARM ECONOMY & PUBLIC SERVICES IN MORAY 

The UK's proposed new immigration system could halve the number of people coming to Scotland, risking labour shortages in key sectors, an ...Read More

MSP WRITES TO HEALTH SECRETARY SEEKING UPDATE REGARDING ONGOING SUPPORT FOR COVID PATIENTS

Richard Lochhead MSP has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman, seeking an update on the steps being taken to provide support to patients that have recovered from coronavirus but continue to experience adverse ...Read More

MORAY SCHOOLS TO PREPARE FOR FULL TIME EDUCATION

Richard Lochhead MSP has welcomed the update from the Scottish Government on plans for reopening schools, confirming that local authorities should now prepare for full time education from August.

The Deputy First Minister updated the ...Read More

MSP SEEKS UPDATE FROM MORAY COUNCIL ON SCHOOLS RETURN PLAN

Richard Lochhead MSP is seeking regular updates from Moray Council’s education department on its plans for schools returning as soon as possible.

Mr Lochhead has described it as an anxious time for parents and pupils, who are ...Read More

LOCHHEAD: CHILDCARE FLEXIBILITY OVER SUMMER IS KEY

Richard Lochhead MSP is urging the Moray Council to ensure that childcare arrangements are as flexible as possible over the summer months. 

Mr Lochhead has praised the teachers and staff who have been working in the school hubs, ...Read More

MORAY MOST EXPOSED AREA IN SCOTLAND TO JOB LOSSES SAYS GOVERNMENT CHIEF ECONOMIST

Analysis published by the Scottish Government Chief Economist Gary Gillespie suggests that Moray is the area in Scotland most exposed to job losses as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. 

Rural local authorities, including Moray, ...Read More