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
Comment from Donald Cameron on demand for action on ferry by Mull and Iona residents 22nd March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that he shares the frustration of Mull and Iona residents with the failure of SNP ministers to resolve a... Local News
The toxic mix at the heart of the SNP is becoming clearer by the day 22nd March 2021 Opinions from the right and left of the political spectrum are equally scathing about the toxic environment and mentality that dominates the SNP leadership... Opinions
Welcome for Project Gigabit investment in local schools and hospitals 19th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that the roll-out of the UK Government’s Project Gigabit scheme to schools, hospitals and rural GP... Reports
Cameron hails Scottish Conservative success in Argyll and Bute elections 19th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that Scottish Conservative success in two Argyll and Bute council by-elections bodes well for his party in May... Local News
Welcome for Project Gigabit investment in local schools and hospitals 19th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the roll-out of the UK Government’s Project Gigabit scheme to schools, hospitals and rural GP surgeries... Reports
SNP Government admits that some Highlanders won’t have superfast broadband by 2026 18th March 2021 The Minister for Energy, Connectivity and Islands has admitted that some premises in the Highlands and North of Scotland will have to wait into 2026 before they... Local News
Evasive Blackford urged to explain “failure to act” on harassment claims 18th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has added his voice to those calling on the MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, Ian Blackford, to explain delays in... Westminster News
Sturgeon fails once again to commit to date for Rest and Be Thankful 18th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has expressed frustration after the First Minister failed to commit the Scottish Government to a firm date for a... Holyrood News
Comment on the signing of the Islands Growth Deal by UK, Scottish and local governments 17th March 2021 Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP and Shadow Rural Economy Secretary Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “It’s great news to see this vital deal formerly... Local News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
Amanda Milling: We’ve outdone Labour in getting females to the top 1st December 2020 Hundreds of women have put themselves forward to be potential Conservative candidates in the past two weeks. National News
Our 2020 Spending Review Delivers on the Priorities of the British People 25th November 2020 We are providing £280 billion to get our country through coronavirus. Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review sets out how. National News
