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
Cameron raises dram to toast whisky tariff success 4th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron, has raised a dram to toast the success of the UK Government in negotiating a suspension of tariffs on Scotch whisky... Reports
Alternative Highland Council Budget Unveiled 4th March 2021 The Scottish Conservative group in the Highland Council has produced a fully-costed budget proposal that would cut Council Tax, invest £42m in roads, halt the... Local News
Scottish Government welcomes Edward Mountain MSP’s ‘Time to Talk’ campaign 4th March 2021 The Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People has today welcomed Edward Mountain MSP’s ‘Time to Talk’ campaign, which aims to enhance home care... Local News
Halcro Johnston welcomes Budget for jobs and incomes 3rd March 2021 Commenting on today’s Budget, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This budget is great news for jobs and businesses across the Highlands and... Opinions
A budget for jobs and livelihoods – Cameron 3rd March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the Spring Budget which provides billions of pounds to support businesses and families through the... Opinions
Edward Mountain MSP hails campaign success as NHS Highland plans to enhance home care provision with Nairn pilot scheme 3rd March 2021 Edward Mountain MSP has welcomed NHS Highland’s proposals to enhance home care provision by first setting up a pilot scheme in Nairn which, if successful, could... Local News
Scottish Government concedes A9 dualling deadline is “very challenging” 2nd March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that he is now deeply concerned that the SNP Government will miss their 2025 deadline to complete... Local News
SNP failing to deliver on promises to B&Bs 1st March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has written to the Scottish Government urging the SNP to provide the financial support to B&Bs and guesthouses that pay... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP delighted with extension to NHS Highland’s Healing Process 27th February 2021 Edward Mountain MSP is delighted that the registration deadline for NHS Highland’s Healing Process has been extended until 31 March 2021. Yesterday during First... 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
