For many people in North East Fife, getting from A to B is not a matter of convenience – it is a daily challenge that affects access to essential services, work and community life. Rural transport is not a “nice to have”; it is a lifeline. Bus services are a vital part of that lifeline, yet too often they are unreliable, infrequent or poorly connected. Constituents regularly tell me about buses that are late or cancelled, journeys that take far longer than advertised, and timetables that...

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I know how important access to cash is for many people across North East Fife. Whether it’s withdrawing cash, paying in cheques, making deposits or managing accounts, brick-and-mortar banking services remain vital - particularly for those who are less able to rely on digital alternatives. Yet over the past few years, banks have been closing at an alarming rate. The Bank of Scotland branch in St Andrews, due to shut its doors in the coming weeks, is just the latest example. Each closure makes...