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
Halcro Johnston hails tariffs agreement as “massive boost for the industry and Highlands and Islands” 4th March 2021 Responding to news that the UK and US have agreed to suspend tariffs on Scotch whisky exports, cashmere and other products, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie... Reports
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
Ed Miliband falsely claiming to back Brexit to his leave voting constituents 28th November 2019 On the day it emerged that Labour are relaunching their general election campaign strategy to focus on leave voting areas, it can be revealed that their former... National News
Conservatives to launch new plan to tackle addiction 28th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will launch a new initiative to drive down drug related deaths and tackle addiction head on, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
To unleash our full potential, we need women more than ever 28th November 2019 On the 100th anniversary of the first female MP taking her seat in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has celebrated the contribution of female... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s policy of continuing free movement with the EU would cost over £4 billion in benefits 27th November 2019 New analysis has revealed that Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to continue free movement with EU countries would cost DWP over £4 billion in extra benefit costs over the... National News
Boris Johnson: Poor mobile phone signal will be a thing of the past 27th November 2019 The scourge of poor mobile phone signal in rural areas will be a thing of the past under bold new plans to be fast tracked in the first 100 days of a... National News
New national vaccination reminder system to boost childhood vaccination rates 27th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a national vaccination reminder system to boost childhood vaccination rates. National News
