Welcome to the website of John Thurso MP

John is MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross and has had the honour to represent our area since 2001. John is the Liberal Democrats Shadow Secretary of State for Business and is also a representative on the Treasury Select Committee.

John, along with Jamie Stone MSP and our local Councillors, is part of the strong Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem team. A team committed to fighting for our area and for the Highlands as a whole.

Latest News

Government must get banks lending for firms to invest in recovery says Thurso Thu 25th Feb 2010 "Banks are failing to meet their lending commitments, starving businesses of capital needed for investment," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Business Secretary.

MP slams "high handed" actions of Lloyds Banking Group as it ends charities deal Wed 24th Feb 2010 Local MP John Thurso accused Lloyds Banking Group of "intimidation on a grand scale" today as the bank announced it intends to end the funding deal with the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland which has distributed millions of pounds to Scottish charities over the years.

Government agrees to investigate fuel rebate schemes abroad Wed 10th Feb 2010 Campaigners for a fuel rebate scheme in the Highlands and Islands had reason for optimism today as a Treasury Minister agreed to investigate similar schemes that are already in place abroad.

Rural drivers not getting a fair deal - John Thurso and George Lyon MEP Tue 2nd Feb 2010 George Lyon, Liberal Democrat MEP for Scotland, and local MP John Thurso have called on the UK and Scottish Governments to work together to secure a fuel price derogation for Scotland's most rural and remote areas.

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