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
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
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
