Holyrood election candidates launch "Common Sense for the Highlands" Monday, 27 April, 2026 Scottish Conservatives Launch Highlands and Islands Policy Document Ahead of May Election Common Sense for the Highlands and Islands sets out bold, region-specific plans ahead of the 7 May election The Scottish Conservatives have today launched Common Sense for the Highlands and Islands, a policy document setting out the party's vision for the region developed following face-to-face engagement... Local News
"Astounding that £50k was spent on sham launch ceremony for vessel 801" says Edward Mountain MSP 20th June 2022 Reacting to the revelation that £50,000 was spent on the launching ceremony for the MV Glen Sannox, a vessel which remains unfinished to this day, Edward... 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
Kemi's Speech to the IDU in Washington 9th December 2024 Kemi joined the Conservative movement in an unusual way - read her speech to find out more National News
Kemi’s speech about immigration 27th November 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News
Kemi’s speech to the CBI 25th November 2024 We will learn from business about how to drive positive change for people in a time of major societal and technological change. National News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 19th November 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 15th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who fights for conservative values. National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
