Councillor Helen Crawford, Aird & Loch Ness Ward, takes pylon fight to Westminster Tuesday, 21 October, 2025 Councillor Helen Crawford took the pylon fight to London on Tuesday for a Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Impact of electricity infrastructure on rural communities.’ Secured by John Lamont, MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, the debate considered the impact of electricity infrastructure on rural communities across Scotland. John paid tribute to Councillor Helen Crawford, who was in the... Holyrood NewsLocal NewsWestminster News
Cameron urges Scottish Government to prioritise nurse recruitment 18th February 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging the Scottish Government to prioritise the recruitment of extra nurses to help the NHS recover from the impact... Holyrood News
MSP warns against Greens blocking investment in air links 16th February 2022 A Highlands and Islands MSP has said that the SNP’s Green coalition partners must not be allowed to block proposals for investment in air services in his region... Holyrood News
Comment on Green Freeport announcement 14th February 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcome the announcement that the UK and Scottish Governments are now proceeding with plans to develop two... Holyrood News
Cameron backs Covid Recovery Roadmap 8th February 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the Scottish Government should focus on jobs and livelihoods as Scotland emerges from Covid restrictions... Holyrood News
First Minister blasted for not budging on school face masks 1st February 2022 Douglas Ross has challenged the First Minister over her refusal to budge on the requirement for face masks to be worn in schools. The Scottish Conservative... Holyrood News
Halcro Johnston seeking views on proposals to recall MSPs 21st January 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is encouraging local people to share their views on a proposed Removal and Recall bill in the Scottish... Holyrood News
MSP urges response to Victims Law proposals 16th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging local people to engage in proposals for a new Victims Law. Mr Cameron issued his call after fellow Scottish... Holyrood News
Comment on HIE business panel survey 15th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “The SNP Government must listen to what local businesses are telling them. There are significant concerns about... Local News
Halcro Johnston to convene new islands forum at Holyrood 15th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has been elected Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s proposed new Cross-Party Group on Islands. Mr Halcro... Holyrood News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
