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
MSP backing for 2 year job guarantee for teachers 13th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has given his backing to a proposal to offer a two-year employment guarantee to new teachers. The proposal, which has... Local News
MSP concerned over lack of urgency over Covid testing for islands 9th July 2021 A Highlands and Islands MSP has again criticized the Scottish Government for its lack-lustre approach to promoting its own guidance for those travelling to... Holyrood News
Cash boost for Wildlife Park highlighted at Holyrood 9th July 2021 A £1.9m cash injection into the Highland Wildlife Park has been highlighted at Holyrood. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston, who submitted a motion... Local News
Halcro Johnston appeals to First Minister over weddings 9th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has called on Nicola Sturgeon to consider bringing forward a relaxation of some Covid measures on weddings. Mr... Holyrood News
Importance of Maritime Safety Week flagged by MSP 6th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that this year’s Maritime Safety Week – which runs until the 9th July – is an opportunity for people to... Opinions
MSP urges response to short-term lets consultation 6th July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has urged local people and businesses to respond to a Scottish Government consultation on new regulations for... Holyrood News
MSP urges response to short-term lets consultation 3rd July 2021 Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron has urged local people and businesses to respond to a Scottish Government consultation on new... Holyrood News
Furlough scheme still supporting 8,700 Highland jobs 2nd July 2021 Highlands and Islands Jamie Halcro Johnston has highlighted the number of local jobs that are still being supported by the UK Government’s furlough scheme in... Local News
Rural economy “at risk” from SNP-Green agreement - Cameron 2nd July 2021 A Highlands and Islands MSP has warned that Scotland’s rural economy will be put at risk if the Scottish Greens are given the opportunity to influence the... Holyrood News
Conservatives unveil plan to save £36 billion on the welfare bill 10th November 2026 We’re spending £183 billion on working-age welfare, it cannot go on like this. National News
Kemi calls on Burnham to focus on defence 3rd November 2026 Labour’s Budget last week was the moment to fund defence, but instead we got more delays and more excuses. National News
Kemi: This Budget Fails Britain 28th October 2026 Watch as Kemi dismantles Labour's budget. National News
Conservatives Back Police Officers 22nd October 2026 Read more about our plan to put 10,000 extra officers on the street. National News
Jackdaw field approved for drilling 21st October 2026 After months of delay, Conservative Pressure has finally forced Labour to do the right thing. National News
Kemi issues pre-Budget warning to Labour 20th October 2026 Kemi Badenoch has challenged Andy Burnham to take the tough decisions needed to get Britain living within its means National News
