MORE shops, road safety, and GP waiting times are among some of the most important issues to voters across Mid Dunbartonshire. Ahead of the General Election on July 4, the Glasgow Times spoke to constituents in the constituency to find out what matters to them. Amy Callaghan was the MP for East Dunbartonshire, now Mid Dunbartonshire following the parliamentary constituency boundaries change, having won the seat from the Liberal Democrats in 2019.
The SNP candidate is standing again this time around and will be challenged by Lorna Dougall (Scottish Labour), Ray James (Alba), Alix Mathieson (Conservative & Unionist Party), David McNabb (Reform UK), Susan Murray (Liberal Democrats), and Carolynn Scrimgeour (Scottish Green Party). Our reporter spoke to several Mid Dunbartonshire residents recently who told us what issues they would like to see improved/addressed in the region. Christeen Johnson (Image: Newsquest staff) Christeen Johnson, who lives in Bearsden, has already voted and says that she feels road safety is very important.
She said: “The road verges need to be cleared and the vegetation needs cut down. People can’t see the road signs. “Road safety is so important because there’s so many cars about.
I also can’t get an appointment at the doctors. “I want to see that improved.” John Fleming (Image: Newsquest staff) John Fleming, a Bearsden resident, says he plans to vote on July 4.
He explained that he’d like to see more support for businesses. John said: �.
