Scottish Secretary insists change of Prime Minister won't affect Dumfries and Galloway Council's Levelling Up bid

The Scottish Secretary insists a change of Prime Minister gained’t have an effect on a bid to convey tens of tens of millions of kilos of UK Authorities Money to Dumfries and Galloway.

MP Alister Jack has given his backing to a council challenge to safe money from the Levelling Up fund for the Rocks and Wheels out of doors centre in Dalbeattie, a water sports activities hub in Stranraer and redeveloping the city’s George Resort.

The native authority can be in search of funding for the regeneration of Annan Harbour and transport enhancements resembling electrical buses.

Mr Jack is a staunch supporter of each the Levelling Up programme and Prime Minister Boris Johnson and is assured the appointment of his alternative gained’t have any impression on the proposals.

He stated: “The programmes to focus on funding at tasks that may help financial growth and group regeneration have been on the coronary heart of the UK agenda and I'd anticipate that to stay the case.

“This work is as necessary as ever as we take care of the on-going impression of Covid, the struggle in Ukraine and the ensuing worldwide power shortages and cost-of-living challenges.

“The route of journey and priorities will clearly be set by the incoming Prime Minister, however I firmly consider central authorities help for game-changing tasks in our communities are an efficient manner ahead and might be one thing I proceed to press for as native MP.

“In my opinion, the water sports activities centre and the George Resort tasks at Stranraer along with the Rocks and Wheels challenge at Dalbeattie are an ideal match the fund goals and can actually advance the regeneration of the communities.”

Mr Jack additionally revealed he was disillusioned to see his “good friend” Mr Johnson ousted and believed “his accomplishments embrace a formidable document of delivering for Scotland”.

He added: “As for his successor, I’m not going to publicly again any of the management candidates, I intend to maintain my vote personal.

“I'll, nonetheless, have detailed discussions with all of them about their strategy to Scotland, and the way we proceed to strengthen the union.

“My message to them is easy: The UK Authorities’s work in Scotland have to be nurtured and accelerated.”