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
Businesses highlight concerns over island and remote supply chains 1st December 2021 Businesses involved in the supply of goods and products to communities across Scotland have raised concerns over the fragility of delivery networks to Scotland... Local News
SNP must prioritise vaccine booster programme, says MSP 1st December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP’s continuing obsession with independence is causing the Scottish Government to lose focus on the... Holyrood News
SNP priorities “bewildering”, says MSP 30th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has described Nicola Sturgeon’s continued prioritising of another independence referendum as “bewildering”. The... Holyrood News
Comment on proposed closure of TSB branch in Fort William 30th November 2021 Commenting on the announcement by the TSB that it is proposing to close its branch in Fort William, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “I... Local News
MSP recognises efforts of Storm Arwen responders 30th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has praised the efforts of workers and all those responding to the emergency conditions caused by Storm Arwen... Holyrood News
Small Business Saturday a reminder to shop small and shop locally, says MSP 30th November 2021 Ahead of this weekend’s Small Business Saturday (4th December), Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has given his backing to the campaign to... Holyrood News
MSP urges Christmas shoppers to support local businesses 29th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging local people to support their local small businesses when shopping for Christmas. In the run-up to Small... Local News
“Future Soldier” plans set to strengthen Army presence in Scotland 26th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that ‘Future Soldier’, the plan for a radical transformation of the British Army, confirms the importance of... Westminster News
Welcome for “green” distillery funding 24th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed an announcement that a “green” whisky project on Islay has been awarded funding by the UK Government... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
