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
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
MSP backs Mull residents’ demands for action on ferries 1st July 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has backed demands from residents of Mull and Iona for urgent action from the SNP Government to resolve the ferry... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National 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
