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
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
