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
Comment on delay to A9 dualling 1st June 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This is yet another example of the SNP rowing back on promises that they made to local people. “We... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP 'bitterly disappointed' following fresh delays to opening of National Treatment Centre in Inverness 30th May 2022 NHS Highland have confirmed that the long-awaited opening of the National Treatment Centre in Inverness will be delayed from 9 December 2022 to 3 April 2023... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP raises concerns about rural community pharmacies under threat of closure due to workforce challenges 23rd May 2022 **Article originally published in The Inverness Courier, 20 May 2022 In recent years, the Highlands has seen a reduction in local high street services, whether... Local News
Comment on investment at the Nc'nean Distillery, Morvern 19th May 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “One of the challenges facing Lochaber, and some other rural parts of the Highlands, is depopulation and... Local News
Raigmore Hospital shouldn't accept Moray mums until SNP Government promises are met, writes Edward Mountain MSP 17th May 2022 **Article originally published in The Press & Journal, 16 May 2022 The challenge of providing maternity care across the Highlands is one that has troubled the... Local News
Shadow Business Minister hails potential of Skye harbour project 16th May 2022 The Scottish Conservative's Shadow Business Minister Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the potential of a community-led project to develop the harbour at... Local News
"Scandalous" that £82.5m milestone payments were paid for two faulty ferries, says Edward Mountain MSP 14th May 2022 Following the news that the Scottish Government continued to pay milestone payments to Ferguson Marine despite the vessels being faulty, Edward Mountain MSP... Local News
Anger as SNP MP dismisses ferry concerns 13th May 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has condemned comments from the SNP’s Pete Wishart in which the senior nationalist MP complained about the... Local News
Comment on suspension of Mallaig-Lochboisdale ferry route 11th May 2022 Highlands and Islands Conservative MSPs Jamie Halcro Johnston and Donald Cameron have reacted with anger to news that an important CalMac ferry route is to be... Local News
Debunked: Labour’s NHS Privatisation Claims 30th November 2019 Labour keep telling scare stories about our plans for the NHS. Now, it is time to set the record straight. National News
Take Back Control and Back Britain 29th November 2019 The Prime Minister will today (Friday) set out his Brexit roadmap, explaining how a Conservative majority Government will unleash the benefits of getting Brexit... National News
Delivering the change people voted for 29th November 2019 The Prime Minister today set out his Brexit roadmap, explaining how a Conservative majority Government will unleash the benefits of getting Brexit done. National News
Boris asked people their honest opinions about Brexit 29th November 2019 Brexit is the biggest issue facing Britain at this election. National News
Less safe, more strain, fewer opportunities – new analysis reveals what will happen to your child’s education under Corbyn 29th November 2019 New analysis has revealed the true threat of Corbyn’s Labour to our country’s schools. National News
Only the Conservatives will protect standards in our schools 28th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will give Ofsted greater powers and more money to improve discipline in classrooms and bolster school standards, under new... National News