Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan focused on lower tax, stronger services and support for families and businesses. Highland Council’s Conservative & Unionist Group has published its 2026/27 budget amendment ahead of Thursday’s full Council meeting, setting out what it describes as a responsible and deliverable plan to strengthen frontline services, support working... Local News
Rail strikes threaten to leave Highlands “cut off” 15th June 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP and shadow business and tourism minister Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that strike action by the RMT union later this month threatens... Holyrood News
Comment on SNP’s 2023 referendum announcement 14th June 2022 Commenting on the SNP’s renewed push for a second independence referendum, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “Voters across the Highlands... Holyrood News
Comment on gene-edited crops 13th June 2022 Commenting on the Scottish Government’s decision to reject co-operative work with the UK Government on gene-editing in agriculture, a position opposed by NFU... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP welcomes NHS Highland's decision to increase use of local hospitals to reduce waiting times 11th June 2022 NHS Highland have announced plans to send patients to local hospitals in Wick, Oban and Fort William to receive treatment to ensure the waiting times backlog is... Local News
Primary School Birdbox Project reaches milestone 10th June 2022 The success of a local project to install nesting boxes at schools in the Highlands has been highlighted at the Scottish Parliament. The Highland Primary... Holyrood News
Empower farmers to deal with high costs by accelerating new farming policy, says Edward Mountain MSP 9th June 2022 Edward Mountain MSP has urged the Scottish Government to “act with urgency and more openness” about the development of the new farming policy, due to be drafted... Local News
Halcro Johnston backs Right to Recovery Bill to tackle drugs deaths 7th June 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is backing a “Right to Recovery” bill which looks to help people wean themselves from dependency on drugs. The... Holyrood News
Concern as SNP spending review threatens council services 7th June 2022 Local Conservatives have expressed concern that SNP spending plans, revealed in the Scottish Parliament yesterday, will lead to cuts in services provided by... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP letter to the readers of the P&J regarding the future of the Highland PICT team 7th June 2022 **Letter originally published in The Press and Journal on 3 June 2022: Dear Editor, I sure everyone across the Highlands will welcome the good news that our Pre... Local News
Labour U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments 9th June 2025 After Conservative pressure, Labour finally reinstitute Winter Fuel Payments for 9 million pensioners National News
Kemi Badenoch exposes the laws and treaties holding Britain back 6th June 2025 Watch Kemi Badenoch deliver a keynote speech on the international treaties which are holding Britain back. National News
Mel Stride delivers speech on Conservative Economic Vision 5th June 2025 Watch as the Shadow Chancellor sets out the economic principles that will guide us in the future. National News
The Truth: Why Keir Starmer is giving up the Chagos Islands 3rd June 2025 Keir Starmer accuses critics of his Chagos Surrender deal of siding with Russia and China, but here's the truth. National News
Conservative unveil plan to take back control of our prisons 1st June 2025 Unless Labour act fast, more prison officers lives will be put at serious risk. National News
Conservatives force Labour into Winter Fuel U-turn 21st May 2025 Under pressure from Kemi Badenoch in Parliament today, Keir admitted he’ll reverse the decision to cut Winter Fuel Payments. National News
