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
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
SNP-Green brutal council funding cuts show their priorities aren’t those of Highlands and Islands 14th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said he shares the growing anger at the SNP Government’s recent budget, announced last week, which he says... Holyrood News
MSP calls for cancellation fund to protect hospitality jobs 14th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is calling on the Scottish Government to provide emergency funding to businesses in the hospitality sector which... Holyrood News
Cameron backs call to protect hospitality jobs 13th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is calling on the Scottish Government to heed warnings that the hospitality sector is facing a financial crisis in the... Holyrood News
Anger as cynical SNP cut funding for councils 13th December 2021 Local elected representatives have said that councillors could be left carrying the can for increasing council tax and cutting services in the wake of the SNP... Local News
Forbes' evasive "answers" cast more doubt on A9 and A96 dualling 9th December 2021 Responding after Finance Secretary Kate Forbes conspicuously failed to confirm the dualling of the A9 and A96 would go ahead - despite being repeatedly... Holyrood News
SNP Budget slashes funding for key regional agencies 9th December 2021 The SNP/Green budget presented today has slashed the funding of key government agencies in the Highlands and Islands according to regional MSP Donald Cameron... Holyrood News
Cameron backs Disabled Children and Young People Bill 9th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is pledging his support to a bill which aims to improve the life chances of disabled young people. The Disabled... Holyrood News
Halcro Johnston backs warnings on unscrupulous pet-sellers 9th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is backing warnings from the UK’s top vet that the public should be wary of unscrupulous pet-sellers in the run... Reports
How we're funding our vital public services 4th September 2019 Labour left behind a bankrupt Britain. But we came together as a country to fix it. And thanks to the hard work of the British people, we can now turn the page... National News
We’re giving a £14 billion cash boost to schools across the UK 1st September 2019 The Prime Minister has announced that we are investing an extra £14 billion in schools. National News
We’re injecting £1.8 billion more into our hospitals 5th August 2019 As part the Conservatives’ healthcare policy commitment to strengthening our NHS, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a £1.8 billion cash injection to... National News
People in Brecon and Radnorshire voted for the Brexit Party. Now Brecon’s got a remain MP 2nd August 2019 Only the Conservatives or the Lib Dems could have won in Brecon & Radnorshire. And the majority of people voted for parties who want to leave the EU. But now... National News
How We’re Investing in Young Peoples’ Mental Health 17th July 2019 With half of all lifetime cases of mental health disorders beginning by the age of 14, bridging the gap between education and NHS services is vital to improve... National News
