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
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
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The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
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