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
Comment on new revelations regarding Ferguson Marine ferry contracts 9th March 2021 Commenting on reports that Scottish Government ministers are facing a £5m claim over what has been described as ‘a secret deal’ leading to the nationalisation... Holyrood News
Concern at mental health waiting times for young people 9th March 2021 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has said that increasing mental health waiting times for children and young people in the Highlands could have serious... Local News
Sturgeon Must Resign 6th March 2021 There is no longer any doubt that Nicola Sturgeon lied to parliament and broke the Ministerial Code. The weight of the evidence is overwhelming. The cover-ups... Holyrood News
Halcro Johnston slams “knee-jerk” SNP reaction to UK investment 6th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has accused the SNP of a “knee-jerk reaction” to UK Government plans for investment in Scotland. Chancellor... Reports
Edward Mountain MSP hails UK Budget as a real boost for the Highlands and welcomes renewed commitment for a Scottish freeport 4th March 2021 Edward Mountain MSP says the Chancellor’s Budget is yet further evidence of the UK Government stepping up to protect individuals, families and businesses as... Local News
Highland distilleries will be raising their glasses in celebration at tariffs being suspended, says Edward Mountain MSP 4th March 2021 Negotiations between the UK Government and the new US administration mean the tariffs on Scotch Whisky and cashmere products will be suspended for four months... Local News
Sturgeon challenged to be honest on A9 dualling delay 4th March 2021 First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has added further doubt to the prospect of the A9 being dualled by the Government’s target date of 2025. Responding to a question... Local News
Number of operations drop across NHS Highland 4th March 2021 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has said that the fall in the number of operations carried out by NHS Highland must be reversed as soon as possible. The... Local News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 18th August 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
