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
Health Secretary admits maternity issue “does not help” region’s overstretched ambulance service 7th December 2021 Responding to an admission from Health Secretary Humza Yousaf that issues facing maternity services in Moray, and an increased reliance on mothers transferring... Holyrood News
Comment on UK Government funding for green innovation in Orkney 7th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that nearly £1m of UK Government funding for a tidal energy project in Orkney is good news for the... Local News
MSP in call for rural housing funding 7th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is calling on the SNP-Green Government to double the budget of the Rural Housing Fund in this week’s Scottish Budget... Local News
Parliamentary welcome for new Fort William football manager 7th December 2021 The appointment of a new manager to Fort William Football Club has been highlighted at Holyrood. Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron submitted a motion to... Holyrood News
MSP urges councils to scrap school sex survey 6th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging councils in his region to withdraw from the Scottish Government’s controversial school survey which includes... Local News
Comment on Fort William and Ardnamurchan ward by-election result 3rd December 2021 Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that the increasing Conservative vote recorded in the Fort William and... Local News
Two year wait for title deeds unacceptable says MSP 3rd December 2021 An MSP has said that it is “simply unacceptable” that he had to intervene on behalf of two of his constituents who had waited for two years to receive title... Reports
Welcome for commitment on Gaelic teacher education 2nd December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed a commitment from the Scottish Government to take action on Gaelic teacher education. The Scottish... Holyrood News
Questions remain as to why young Highlanders have been refused job support, says MSP 1st December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that questions remain about why nearly half those applying for Job Start Payments in four out of the six... Holyrood News
Boris Johnson's new deal explained 23rd November 2019 Boris Johnson has negotiated a great new deal with the EU. National News
Britain will lead the fight against incurable diseases 23rd November 2019 The Conservatives will launch an onslaught against hard-to-cure diseases if re-elected, the party has announced today. National News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
