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
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National 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
