Arran MP Patricia Gibson has expressed her anger that last week’s UK budget completely ignored the Ayrshire growth deal.
Ms Gibson said: ‘It was extremely disappointing that the Chancellor announced not a single penny in support of the growth deal, which requires UK government investment of £359.8 million to develop a number of exciting projects and create the conditions to achieve a step change in inclusive economic growth and prosperity across Ayrshire.
‘The deal already has the support of the three Ayrshire local authorities, the SNP government, as well as all four Ayrshire MPs and all four Ayrshire SNP MSPs.