🌟 West Homes is my latest Stirling & Strathallan Superstar! 🌟 Recognised for outstanding community support and trusted local service, they’re a valued partner in bringing people together in Killearn and Callander. 🏆 Nominate a superstar: www.chriskane.net/superstars/ #StirlingStrathallanSuperstars

Last week I met NFU Scotland’s Andrew Connon and Jonnie Hall to discuss farming and rural issues across Stirling & Strathallan 🚜. We also discussed the impact of recent inheritance tax changes, which now means most local farms will no longer be affected.

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🌟Start Up Stirling wins the Stirling & Strathallan Superstar award🌟 Recognised for providing emergency food, essentials, and compassionate support to local families in crisis. 🏆Nominate a superstar: 👉 www.chriskane.net/superstars #StirlingStrathallanSuperstars

On Wednesday, I attended the Dry January event in Parliament, hosted by Alcohol Change UK. We discussed how small steps like Dry January can improve public health and ease pressure on the NHS. I even sampled Lucky Saint’s alcohol-free beer, a great alternative! 🍺

Back in December, I visited Stirling Albion to tour the facilities, learn about their youth teams and community work, and watch a 1-1 draw with Spartans. Stirling Albion are vital to our community. Thanks to everyone at the club for the warm welcome! ⚽ #Stirling #StirlingAlbion

🎙️Yesterday I spoke to Central FM about the UK Government’s announcement that they’re investing £9.8 million in Forth Valley. 💷This investment is about putting real power in the hands of local people, ensuring decisions on growth, jobs, and opportunity are shaped right here in our communities.

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📢 £9.8M for Forth Valley! The UK Labour Government is investing in local growth, creating skilled jobs & strengthening our economy for years to come. Real power & resources in local hands. 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n... #Stirling #ForthValley

🚗 I recently visited the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch in Stirling to meet the team and hear about the services they offer local residents and businesses. Great to learn about their management trainee programme, new transport solutions, and how they’re supporting efforts to improve mobility.

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🎆 Happy New Year! Looking forward to representing #Stirling & #Strathallan in 2026 and working together for a better future.🎊

🎉🥂 Happy Hogmanay to everyone in #Stirling and #Strathallan ! I hope you all enjoy bringing in the bells, no matter how you're celebrating! 🎶🍾 Here's to an amazing 2026! 🎇🎊

🎄✨ Merry Christmas to everyone in #Stirling and #Strathallan ! However, you are celebrating, I hope you manage to have a safe and peaceful day 🎅❤️

👓 I visited the Specsavers Parliamentary Clinic to see how advanced checks help detect issues early. We also discussed the postcode lottery in access to optometry and audiology services, especially tough for rural areas, and why this must change so everyone can get fair access to treatment.

I joined the launch of the UK Fruit & Vegetable Association in Parliament to hear from growers about the future of British horticulture. From fair funding to building a sustainable supply chain, these conversations are vital for food security and rural economies. 🌱 #FoodSecurity

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🚗 Last week, I joined the RAC at Parliament for the Lock Out Drink Driving launch. In 2022, around 300 deaths involved drink driving, the highest since 2009. Alcolock tech can prevent vehicles from starting and cut reoffending by 70% #roadsafety #drinkdriving

📢 UK Labour Government delivers for Forth Valley! £3m investment in MiAlgae’s biotech facility at Grangemouth will create 310 skilled jobs, attract further investment & inject £53m into Scotland’s economy. A clear plan for green growth with more to come! 👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...

⚡️ Energy bills cut by £150! We’re tackling the cost of living by reducing energy costs by £150 for working families.💰 That doubles to £300 if you are eligible for the Warm Homes Discount, ensuring the worst off recieve the best support.💷 #budget2025 #stirling #strathallan

Last week, I attended the Cardiac Risk in the Young event in Parliament to learn about their vital work preventing sudden cardiac deaths in young people. Every week, 12 young people die from undiagnosed heart conditions CRY’s screening, research & support saves lives.

⛽ Fuel duty frozen again! Every time you fill up, you’ll save around £3.30, saving the average driver £89 a year. More money in your pocket, less pressure at the pump. #Budget2025 #Stirling #Strathallan

💷 £820m extra for Scottish public services, bringing total additional resources to £10.3bn since Labour took office! 🚑 Funding to strengthen our healthcare, schools & transport. ⚠️ Warning: Delivery may fail under SNP. #Budget2025 #Stirling #Strathallan

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Two‑child benefit cap scrapped! ✅ From April 2026, families will get Universal Credit & Child Tax Credits for every child, not just two. ✅ 95,000 children lifted out of poverty in Scotland. ⛔ Ends the appalling “rape clause.” #Budget2025 #Stirling #Strathallan

🛒 On Friday, I visited Tesco #Stirling for their Winter Food Collection, supporting FareShare & Start Up Stirling. Volunteers are encouraging donations, from your shop or pre-filled bags, to help vulnerable families this festive season

💰 Pay rise for the lowest-paid! Last week’s Budget boosts wages: ✅ 21+: £12.71/hr (+4.1%) ✅ 18–20: +8%, closing gap to Living Wage ✅ 16–17 & apprentices: +6% A fairer deal for workers and a step toward narrowing pay gaps across Scotland. #Budget2025 #Stirling #Strathallan

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🌍 Today is #WorldAIDSDay Since 1988, this day unites people to fight HIV, end stigma & remember lives lost. ➡️ 105,000 people in the UK live with HIV. 🔗 Learn more & get involved 👉 www.worldaidsday.org

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Happy St Andrew's Day🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Wishing everyone in Stirling and Strathallan, and across Scotland, a wonderful St Andrew’s Day. Today, we not only honour our patron saint but also celebrate the incredible culture, history, and traditions that make Scotland so special.

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Last week, I joined the Farm Retail Association’s drop-in in Parliament to highlight the vital role farm shops & farmers markets play in our communities. Stirling & Strathallan has fantastic local producers supporting jobs & boosting our economy. 🛒 🌱

Last week, I met Jonathan from FareShare in Parliament. FareShare redistributes surplus food to communities across the UK and works with amazing partners in Stirling & Strathallan, like Start Up Stirling, and The Larder in Corton. We discussed their work tackling food waste and supporting families.

🌿 Last week I joined the HTA for their “Plants in Parliament” event 🌱 Horticulture could be worth £40bn by 2030, supporting jobs, rural economies, health & our environment. Great to discuss how we can champion this vital sector and help it grow! #PlantsInParliament

Last week I visited Highland Spring at their site in #Blackford 💧 We discussed a range of topics from the UK Deposit Return Scheme, hydration and public health, to how they are benefiting local communities. Thanks to the team for welcoming me!

🤍 Today is White Ribbon Day, a global movement to end violence against women and girls. Stand together, speak out, and create a future free from abuse. Let’s choose respect and call out harmful behaviour. 👉 Learn more: whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup #WhiteRibbonDay #WeSpeakUp

🎟️The Government has announced new rules to ban ticket touting and protect fans from rip-off prices. ✅ Reselling tickets above face value will be illegal ✅ Platforms must cap fees ✅ Fairer access to concerts, theatre, comedy, sport and more Fans deserve live events at fair prices! 🎭🎾

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On Wednesday, I attended Sainsbury’s Parliamentary Reception to hear about their plans for making food accessible and affordable, supporting charity partners, and working with farmers🛒 We also discussed their approach to sustainability and value for customers as we get to the festive season🎄

Congratulations to everyone graduating over the next two days at the @stir.ac.uk Winter Graduation Ceremonies! Wishing you an enjoyable day and every success in the exciting journeys ahead! 🎓👏 #StirGrad

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a time to honour the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost to violence and discrimination. It’s also a moment to reaffirm our commitment to equality, dignity, and safety for everyone.🏳️‍⚧️ #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance

Forestry isn’t just about trees — it’s about people, places and prosperity. I was delighted to sponsor Confor's event in Parliament to bring MPs together to show how investing in UK forestry can create over 40,000 rural jobs, strengthen local economies, and help Britain hit Net Zero. 🌲💚

🚗 The govt is cracking down on driving test reselling. New rules: ✅ Max 2 changes before rebooking ✅ Nearby test centres only ✅ Learners must book their own test This means no inflated prices through third parties, just DVSA fees. 👉 Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...

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To mark Family Business Week at the end of the month, I want to award local family businesses doing good in our communities. Do you know a family business dedicated to our community? 🏆 Nominate them today: 👉 www.chriskane.net/superstar

I was honoured to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph in Stirling on Sunday. It was an important moment to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in the service of their country. Thank you to all those who came out to pay tribute across our communities. We will remember them.

Today, we pause to remember. Across Stirling & Strathallan and the UK, we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve in our armed forces. Their legacy lives on in our freedoms, our communities, and our shared commitment to peace. Lest we forget.

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Ahead of Remembrance Day next week, I laid a poppy in the Garden of Remembrance at Westminster on behalf of the communities of Stirling & Strathallan. It was a moment to reflect, remember, and honour those who gave everything in service to our country.

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