Innes Munro selected for Cromarty Firth by-election. Wednesday, 24 July, 2024 Innes Munro, a driven and passionate 20-year-old lifelong resident and worker in the Highlands, is proud to announce his candidacy for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party in the Cromarty Firth ward of the Highland Council. Following the recent resignation of two Highland Councillors, Innes is eager to bring his youthful energy and deep-rooted commitment to the community as an elected... Local News
Highlands and Islands MSP highlights need for investment in new ships to overcome the SNP's ferries fiasco 29th September 2021 The Scottish Government has been urged to prioritise investment in new ferries for Scotland’s island communities as the SNP's ferries fiasco continues to spiral... Holyrood News
SNP told to drop Vaccine Passport plans 29th September 2021 The Scottish Government has been told to listen to businesses and finally drop its chaotic plans to introduce vaccine passports. Speaking in a Scottish... Holyrood News
MSP calls First Minister “shameful and disrespectful” for blaming Mental Health provision issues in Highlands on Brexit 28th September 2021 The First Minister has today claimed that mental health care recruitment issues impacting NHS Highland are due to Brexit, a statement Edward Mountain MSP has... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP comments on expected total of £3.4m in compensation payments for NHS Highland bullying victims 28th September 2021 NHS Highland has confirmed that it expects to pay £3.4 million in settlements to former and current employees as a result of bullying. Reacting to this news... Local News
“Victory for common sense” as controversial council ward changes rejected by Holyrood 28th September 2021 MSPs have today unanimously voted against controversial proposals to change several Highland Council wards, and which had the potential to reduce local... Local News
Comment on NHS Highland £3.4m bullying pay-out 28th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “It is dismaying that so much taxpayers’ money, which could have been spent on healthcare, is being paid to staff... Local News
Disappointment as SNP and Greens fail to support ambulance debate 27th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said he is disappointed local SNP and Green MSPs have failed to support his motion on Scotland’s ambulance... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP sets out vision to resolve mental health crisis in the Highlands 27th September 2021 The Highlands continues to be in the midst of a mental health crisis and we need to see action urgently. Years of under-resourcing our overstretched mental... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP challenges SNP Govt to bring forward long-delayed crofting reform by end of 2022 24th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has pressed the SNP Government to bring forward crofting reform legislation by the end of 2022. Edward Mountain MSP... Local News
Tackling the Cost of Living 7th February 2022 Our £350 Energy Bills Rebate is helping with the cost of living National News
Prime Minister’s address to the nation on booster jabs 12th December 2021 Boris Johnson addressed the nation on the need for all of us to get our booster jabs. National News
Home Secretary: Backing the Bill on illegal immigration 8th December 2021 Read Priti Patel's speech on illegal immigration in full here. National News
