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
Revealed: Labour’s plan to make our streets less safe 9th December 2019 Labour’s opposition to stop and search would increase crime on our streets, putting frontline officers and communities at risk. National News
Sport investment will get us ready for the World Cup bid 7th December 2019 A Conservative Majority Government will put a £550 million investment in grassroots football at the centre of its plans to back a UK and Ireland World Cup 2030... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s plans to rig a second EU referendum 6th December 2019 The Prime Minister has written a letter urging Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his Brexit policy and his plans to fiddle Labour’s second Brexit referendum. National News
Corbyn’s new high street tax will clobber local shops 6th December 2019 Labour’s plans for a new ‘land value tax’ will clobber high streets and town centres. National News
Boris Johnson wins the BBC Leaders’ Debate 6th December 2019 Tonight, Jeremy Corbyn once again demonstrated an abject failure of leadership. His repeated unwillingness to set out a clear position on Brexit means he has no... National News
Get Britain out of neutral: Conservatives launch new billboard 6th December 2019 The Conservative Party launched a new billboard today, Get Britain out of neutral. The poster was launched at sites in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham... National News
