Backing for national pothole fund
Scottish Conservative parliamentary candidate Angus MacMillan Douglas has backed the introduction of a National Pothole Action Fund to help Scotland’s cash-strapped councils to repair local roads.
His comments come after Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay outlined plans to tackle Scotland’s pothole epidemic, which the Angus South candidate in May's election described as a "symbol of two decades of SNP incompetence".
Mr MacMillan Douglas said that the Scottish Conservatives’ “common-sense” plans would allow for proper kerb-to-kerb resurfacing of roads – instead of relying on sticking-plaster repairs – and the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the potholes did not return.
He said the state of some roads from Kirriemuir to Arbroath is "utterly appalling".
The Angus South candidate said: “Scotland’s pothole epidemic is a symbol of two decades of SNP incompetence.
"Our action fund would give councils the money to do proper kerb-to-kerb resurfacing and buy new equipment to prevent the return of potholes.
"From their low emission zones, pointless cycle lanes and failure to fix potholes - it’s blindingly obvious that out-of-touch SNP ministers at Holyrood hold drivers in contempt.
"The war on motorists will continue if John Swinney is re-elected.
"As well as a vote for me on the purple ballot paper, a vote for the Scottish Conservatives on the peach regional ballot is the secret weapon to stopping an SNP majority."