Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan focused on lower tax, stronger services and support for families and businesses. Highland Council’s Conservative & Unionist Group has published its 2026/27 budget amendment ahead of Thursday’s full Council meeting, setting out what it describes as a responsible and deliverable plan to strengthen frontline services, support working... 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
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
Ed Miliband falsely claiming to back Brexit to his leave voting constituents 28th November 2019 On the day it emerged that Labour are relaunching their general election campaign strategy to focus on leave voting areas, it can be revealed that their former... National News
Conservatives to launch new plan to tackle addiction 28th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will launch a new initiative to drive down drug related deaths and tackle addiction head on, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
To unleash our full potential, we need women more than ever 28th November 2019 On the 100th anniversary of the first female MP taking her seat in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has celebrated the contribution of female... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s policy of continuing free movement with the EU would cost over £4 billion in benefits 27th November 2019 New analysis has revealed that Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to continue free movement with EU countries would cost DWP over £4 billion in extra benefit costs over the... National News
Boris Johnson: Poor mobile phone signal will be a thing of the past 27th November 2019 The scourge of poor mobile phone signal in rural areas will be a thing of the past under bold new plans to be fast tracked in the first 100 days of a... National News
New national vaccination reminder system to boost childhood vaccination rates 27th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a national vaccination reminder system to boost childhood vaccination rates. National News
