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
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News
