MSP Colin Smyth in court accused of voyeurism and possession of indecent images No pleas were entered as the South Scotland MSP appeared in private at Dumfries Sheriff Court to face two charges. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025
Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth arrested and charged over indecent images The South Scotland MSP was arrested on Tuesday and is due to appear in court at a later date Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
Inside the SNP's South Scotland regional assembly on independence strategy Members had a “huge voice” at the SNP’s South Scotland regional assembly as they quizzed the First Minister on a variety of different issues… The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2023
Humza Yousaf to address first SNP members regional assembly THE First Minister is among speakers set to address SNP members at the first regional assembly this summer. The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2023
South Scotland MSP launches bid to create older people's commissioner for Scotland South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth wants to bring forward a member’s bill to create a new independent commissioner, who would raise awareness of older people’s interests and help tackle discrimination Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023
'Girvan to Stranraer ignored' as MSP repeats calls for full electrification of rail network in south Scotland Colin Smyth said a "long-term commitment to a rolling programme of electrification" is needed. Daily Record · May 25, 2023
Demand for Scottish Government to better support health board to tackle lengthy physiotherapy waits The South Scotland Conservative List MSP says the waiting time figures are simply 'not good enough' and is calling for more action to be taken to address the lengthy waits. Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023
South Scotland MSP apologises for breaking party rules in SNP leadership contest Emma Harper sent out an email to thousands of members backing Humza Yousaf, one of three contenders for the top job Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023
South Scotland MSP calls for delay to Scottish Government's deposit return scheme Labour's Colin Smyth there are a number of concerns from small businesses that "need to be addressed" Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023
South Scotland Labour MSP slams Tories for "bully boy" tactics over anti-strike legislation Colin Smyth has thrown down the gauntlet to Conservative politicians to meet striking workers on picket lines Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023
Post Office has 'serious work to do' to bring back services to Whitletts The call comes from South Scotland Labour List MSP, Colin Smyth, who reckons more needs to be done from the organisation in order to tackle the lack of proper facilities. Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023
Fresh call for action to address Dumfries and Galloway's derelict buildings South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth wants to see a national response to addressing eyesores which blight many communities across the region Daily Record · Dec 28, 2022
Lengthy waits in Dumfries and Galloway's accident and emergency departments branded "humanitarian crisis" South Scotland MSP has hit out at NHS Dumfries and Galloway continually missing government targets for A&E and delayed discharge Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022
Scottish Government say Ayrshire Tories have their sums wrong over musculoskeletal appointment waiting times South Scotland Conservative List MSP, Sharon Dowey, reckons the SNP Scottish Government has failed to get a grip on the problem and is demanding action to reduce numbers. Daily Record · Oct 16, 2022
Daily Record · Oct 1, 2022 Two vital Ayrshire roads 'forgotten' as plea to upgrade major routes is made South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has criticised the UK Government for failing to make "any concrete commitments" to fund improvements to the A75 and A77.
Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022 Windfarm fears raised over national park plan Stuart Littlewood spoke out after what South Scotland MSP Emma Harper described as a “very productive meeting” with the Galloway National Park Association.
Daily Record · Jul 22, 2022 Dumfries and Galloway politician accuses ScotRail of "sleight of hand" over restored timetable South Scotland MSP claims the full schedule still offers less trains than were running before the coronavirus pandemic
Daily Record · May 12, 2022 £100m incinerator plan for Ayrshire dealt blow after independent review calls for cap on new sites South Scotland Labour MSP Carol Mochan claimed the proposed scheme at the Barr Killoch facility is now a ‘non starter'.
Daily Record · Apr 25, 2022 South Ayrshire Tories target speeding drivers after residents share 'concerns' South Scotland Conservative MSP, Sharon Dowey, is spearheading the campaign which comes after our exclusive report which revealed South Ayrshire was named in Scotland’s top-10 dangerous areas for drivers.
Daily Record · Mar 17, 2022 War of words over South Ayrshire bin collections as leisure centre jibe made Council leader Peter Henderson was responding to criticism from South Scotland Conservative MSP, Sharon Dowey, who reckons the local authority has got its priorities wrong.
Daily Record · Feb 26, 2022 NHS dental recovery plan needs polished up, say Ayrshire MSPs They have been joined by the British Dental Association Scotland who claimed ministers have ‘fallen asleep at the wheel’ on the issue.
Daily Record · Feb 19, 2022 Police numbers decline in Ayrshire as MSP claims community safety is 'at risk' South Scotland Conservative MSP Sharon Dowey said it’s about time Holyrood got to grips with the decline in numbers.
Daily Record · Feb 11, 2022 NHS Dumfries and Galloway crippled by discharge delays South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth called for the issue to be “tackled once and for all”.
Daily Record · Jan 19, 2022 Labour MSP reckons Ayrshire's A77 will be overlooked in Scottish Government transport review South Scotland's Colin Smyth says he will continue to fight for fair funding for the key route.
Daily Record · Jan 17, 2022 Boris Johnson must go as Ayrshire MPs and MSPs deliver thumping 15-0 verdict amid parties fiasco The region's elected members to Westminster and Holyrood demand the Prime Minister resign following Downing Street gatherings.