Holyrood election candidates launch "Common Sense for the Highlands" Monday, 27 April, 2026 Scottish Conservatives Launch Highlands and Islands Policy Document Ahead of May Election Common Sense for the Highlands and Islands sets out bold, region-specific plans ahead of the 7 May election The Scottish Conservatives have today launched Common Sense for the Highlands and Islands, a policy document setting out the party's vision for the region developed following face-to-face engagement... Local News
Halcro Johnston demands action to tackle Highland potholes 20th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is demanding action from SNP ministers after it was revealed that the number of potholes being reported in... Reports
MSP encourages funding bids to save local shops and post offices 16th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging local community groups to consider applying to the UK Government’s £150m Community Ownership Fund if... Local News
Cameron condemns “catastrophic” SNP as air traffic controllers threaten strike 16th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has condemned the SNP Government’s “catastrophic” management of lifeline transport links in his region. The Scottish... Local News
Comment on UK vaccine milestone 16th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the announcement that more than two-thirds of all adults in the UK have received two doses of a... Holyrood News
Investment needed to reduce A&E waiting times 16th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has commented on the latest figures for A&E waiting times in the NHS Highland health board region. The Scottish... Reports
Comment on A&E waiting times from Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP 16th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has commented on the latest figures for A&E waiting times in the NHS Highland health board region. The Scottish... Local News
Comment on withdrawal from service of Mull ferry 14th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “The SNP Government only have themselves to blame for this latest disastrous development affecting one of our... Local News
MSP seeks action on “dirty camping” 14th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is again urging action to address the growing problem of “dirty camping” across his region. The Scottish... Local News
MSP welcome for boost for outdoors health programmes 14th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed a £12.5m award being made to the Cairngorm National Park Authority which will contribute to a range... Holyrood News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
