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
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
