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
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
Watch the Prime Minister's Address to the Nation 31st January 2020 Watch the Prime Minister's fireside address to the nation, about our future outside of the European Union, here. Find it here before anywhere else. National News
The biggest police funding boost for a decade 24th January 2020 Yesterday we announced the biggest increase in funding for the police in a decade, meaning more officers tackling crime and keeping people safe. National News
The UK's First Veterans Railcard 22nd January 2020 We're delivering the Veterans Railcard this year, which will open up more opportunities for them and help to improve the lives of their families by giving them... National News
Labour just tried to block Britain leaving the EU AGAIN 10th January 2020 Last night Parliament backed the Prime Minister’s Brexit Deal at its Third Reading, building on our overwhelming mandate to get Brexit done by 31 January and... National News
MPs back the Prime Minister's plan for the UK to leave the EU on 31 January. 20th December 2019 Today MPs voted to back the Prime Minister's plan for the UaK to leave the EU on 31 January. National News
Boris Johnson’s speech outside Downing Street 13th December 2019 Boris Johnson delivered his first speech outside No. 10 Downing Street since the General Election. He told the UK how he would form a people’s Government... National News
