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
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
Edward Mountain MSP is backing calls for fuel duty to be frozen in next week’s Budget 26th February 2021 Reports suggest that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to ditch any plans for a five pence rise in fuel duty much to the relief of rural motorists. This would... Local News
First Minister backs Edward Mountain MSP’s call for extension to NHS Highland Healing Process 26th February 2021 Edward Mountain MSP has called for NHS Highland’s Healing Process, due to be closed to registrations tomorrow, to be extended to ensure “no one who has suffered... Local News
Rural Scotland let down again by SNP 25th February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has accused the SNP of letting down rural Scotland as MSPs debated the Scottish Budget. Speaking during the... Holyrood News
Welcome for council budget priorities 25th February 2021 Local Scottish Conservatives have welcomed Argyll and Bute Council’s prioritisation of essential road infrastructure and supporting young people and economic... Holyrood News
Highland B&Bs left waiting for lifeline support as new fund is delayed 25th February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain MSP today called on the SNP Government to stop dragging their feet and open registrations for a £7 million fund to... Local News
Cameron presses Lord Advocate in urgent question in Holyrood 24th February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has pressed the Lord Advocate, James Wolffe, on the role of the Crown Office in threatening the freedom of the Scottish... Holyrood News
Six-year wait for knee replacements in NHS Highland as elective treatment backlog grows 24th February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain MSP today called on the SNP Government to set out its plans to remobilise NHS Highland and ensure lengthening... Local News
Further comment on Covid “Routemap” statement by Nicola Sturgeon 23rd February 2021 Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This latest announcement from Nicola Sturgeon is little more than a holding... Holyrood News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News