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
Dithering Sturgeon leaves businesses in the dark on Covid measures 17th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has accused SNP ministers of indecision over the possible extension of vaccine passports. The Scottish... Holyrood News
MSP says new Scottish investment bank must deliver for Highlands and Islands 16th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that the new Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) must be a “local bank” and deliver for all the... Opinions
Cameron wins assurances from Sturgeon over vaccine booster confusion 16th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has received an assurance from Nicola Sturgeon that confusion over the delivery of the vaccine booster programme in... Holyrood News
SNP challenged to support upgrades to Scotland’s roads 16th November 2021 Commenting on the latest failure by SNP ministers to back promised road upgrades, Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said:... Holyrood News
Concern as number of operations fall in Highlands and Islands 15th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has emphasised the importance of the vaccine booster programme as local health boards recorded reductions in the number... Local News
MSP warnings for new Scottish investment bank 15th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is warning that the new Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) could be in danger of losing its way and not... Holyrood News
Comment on reduction in ferry services for 2022 12th November 2021 Commenting on the announcement by SNP minister Graeme Dey that ferry services are likely to be reduced in 2022, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said:... Holyrood News
Evasive SNP Minister fails to confirm dualling of A9 and A96 10th November 2021 The Scottish Government’s failure to confirm the dualling of the A9 and A96 is to go ahead as planned is a direct threat to jobs and investment in the Highlands... Holyrood News
“Surprise and disappointment” as minister fails to deliver change following ferry fiasco 10th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has expressed “surprise and disappointment” after Finance Secretary Kate Forbes failed to confirm that any... Holyrood News
Conservatives force vote on Keeping Jury Trials 8th January 2026 Last Night the Conservatives forced a vote on protecting jury trials. National News
Chagos Bill Defeated 6th January 2026 Labour’s disastrous Chagos Surrender Bill has been defeated in the House of Lords National News
Kemi's New Year Message 1st January 2026 This year, we will show that we are the only party with a backbone needed to build a stronger Britain National News
Labour U-turn on the Family Farm Tax 23rd December 2025 After 14 months of pressure Labour have partially U-turned on this cruel and unfair tax National News
How can we reform the welfare budget? 9th December 2025 Right now in Britain, there are more than 6 million working-age people claiming benefits. National News
The Grooming Gang Survivors Deserve More 8th December 2025 Kemi Badenoch & Chris Philp host grooming gangs press conference with survivors to urge for action. National News
