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
No Crofting Law Reform commitment is “slap in the face” for crofters 10th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has called out the SNP-Green Government for not including crofting law reform as part of its Programme for Government... Local News
Donald Cameron MSP Comments on the Campbeltown wind-tower manufacturer going into administration. 9th September 2021 Commenting on the announcement that the Campbeltown company CS Wind (UK) Limited has collapsed into Administration, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron... Local News
Statement on SNP's vaccine passports shambles - Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP 9th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston will today vote against a proposal to introduce vaccine passports in Scotland. The Scottish Conservative MSP... Holyrood News
Sturgeon quizzed over air traffic control 9th September 2021 Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged over the Scottish Government’s shambolic handling of the centralisation of air traffic control in the Highlands and Islands... Holyrood News
Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP Comments on Ptarmigan refurbishment (Cairngorm Mountain) 9th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This is a welcome investment which I’m sure will enhance the experience of visitors venturing up to the... Local News
Highland MSPs working together to improve mental health care provision in the region 9th September 2021 Six Regional MSPs and an MP have joined forces to call on the Scottish Government for additional support for the delivery of mental health care in rural... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP nominates Rachel Howells, from Alness, as a Local Hero 8th September 2021 Rachel Howells, a care practitioner from Alness and who works for Highland Home Carers, has been nominated as a Local Hero by Edward Mountain MSP. Edward... Local News
Ministers’ failings caused ferry crisis – Halcro Johnston 7th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that repeated failings by SNP ministers, compounded by a lack of accountability, have contributed to... Holyrood News
Further comment on HIE business survey 6th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that he fears that the SNP’s coalition with the Greens could undermine business confidence just as a... Local News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
We will make sure every victim sees justice done 5th October 2021 Dominic Raab, the Justice Secretary and Deputy PM, reassured Conservative Party Conference 2021 that every victim of crime will see justice done. National News
Help build a better future | CPC21 Speeches 4th October 2021 Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke today at Conservative Party Conference about how the Conservative Party will deliver on our plans build a better... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2021 has begun 3rd October 2021 #CPC21 has begun today – and now, we’re setting out our plan to Build Back Better and get on with the job. National News
The network of liberty 3rd October 2021 Liz Truss, Foreign Secretary, addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021 about how we will build a network of liberty across the globe. National News
A decent, tolerant party delivering for Britain 3rd October 2021 Party Chairman Oliver Dowden addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021, promoting the Conservatives as a decent, tolerant party which is delivering for... National News
