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
SNP Ferry Fiasco: “shambolic and scandalously organised contract needs a full public inquiry” says Edward Mountain MSP 11th May 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain today questioned whether sufficient checks were carried out by the Scottish Government before milestone payments were... Local News
MSP looks forward to working with newly elected councillors 9th May 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that he is looking forward to working with newly elected and re-elected councillors following last week... Local News
First Minister urged to “think again” over decision to withhold further funding from HIE to complete Funicular Railway Repairs 4th May 2022 The First Minister faced a call to review the Scottish Government’s decision to progress the Cairngorm Funicular Railway repair works without providing HIE... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls for inquiry into Cairngorm Mountain as full extent of soaring repair costs are redacted 1st May 2022 As reported in the Herald on Sunday, urgent repairs to the Cairngorm Funicular Railay, which are expected to rise by a third from £16m to £21m for are feared to... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP shares powerful personal message to raise awareness of Bowel Cancer 28th April 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has shared his own personal experiences of his ongoing bowel cancer treatment in order to raise awareness for Bowel... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP: "Caithness and Sutherland get the raw end of the deal over local services" 26th April 2022 **Article originally printed in the Caithness Courier, 26 April 2022 Highlanders in the Far North are acutely aware of the importance of local services to the... Local News
Holyrood recognition for award-winning Dingwall firm 22nd April 2022 The success of Dingwall-based WoodBlocX Ltd has been highlighted at the Scottish Parliament. Founded in 2012, WoodBlocX has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP “horrified” by lack of action to improve Raigmore Hospital Car Park 20th April 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain is horrified at the congestion at Raigmore Hospital Car Park following his visit to the facility today. He is now... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP comments on the future of the Minor Injuries Unit at the Lawson Memorial Hospital 14th April 2022 Following concerns raised by the Golspie Community Council in the local press about the future of the Minor Injuries Unit at the Lawson Memorial Hospital... Local News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
