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
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
Jobs must come first, says Halcro Johnston 17th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said helping people back into work after the Covid pandemic must be a priority for the next Scottish... Local News
Sturgeon's story coming apart at the seams 17th March 2021 In a devastating revelation made under Parliamentary privilege, David Davis MP has told the UK Parliament that a whistleblower has provided information that... Holyrood News
Welcome for year-round opening of public toilets 16th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the decision of Argyll and Bute Council to make an additional budget allocation to ensure that all public... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP sets out what actions need to be taken to address Highland mental health crisis 15th March 2021 The mental health of Highlanders has never been more challenged than it is now. The impact of the pandemic and lockdowns are taking their toll and we have seen... Local News
MSP presses First Minister for urgent statement on Lochaber smelter 11th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has today pressed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for a statement to be made to the Scottish Parliament on the... Holyrood News
Matheson fails to commit to Rest and Be Thankful timescale 10th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has described the failure of Transport Secretary Michael Matheson to commit to a timescale for providing a permanent... Holyrood News
Ferry fares failure branded “utterly unacceptable” 10th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said the SNP Government’s repeated failures to deliver promised fare reductions on the Pentland Firth ferry... Local News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
