Holyrood election candidates launch "Common Sense for the Highlands" Monday, 27 April, 2026 Scottish Conservatives Launch Highlands and Islands Policy Document Ahead of May Election Common Sense for the Highlands and Islands sets out bold, region-specific plans ahead of the 7 May election The Scottish Conservatives have today launched Common Sense for the Highlands and Islands, a policy document setting out the party's vision for the region developed following face-to-face engagement... 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
Comment on Covid “Routemap” statement by Nicola Sturgeon 23rd February 2021 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron said: “Frankly, the briefing proved to be little more than a holding statement telling us to come back in three weeks for... Holyrood News
MSP calls for an end to “divisive politics” as Kennedy documentary airs 23rd February 2021 A Highlands and Islands politician has said the type of vicious campaign fought to unseat the late Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy from his Ross, Skye... Local News
Cost of new Inverness Prison spirals to £110m following 10 year construction delays 23rd February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has called out the SNP Government for delaying the construction of new Inverness prison for a decade. The delays have... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP urges SNP Government to publish delayed review of Scotland’s education system immediately 23rd February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain says the SNP must publish a delayed review of Scotland’s education system immediately. Edward Mountain MSP has made... Local News
Purchase of Northern Isles boats a blow to SNP targets on low-emission ferries 22nd February 2021 The Scottish Government has been forced to admit that a decision to purchase the boats serving the Northern Isles routes has put them even further behind one of... Holyrood News
Welcome for PM’s pledge to help poorer countries with Covid vaccines 22nd February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the Prime Minister’s commitment to helping poorer countries with much-needed supplies of Covid... Reports
SNP Govt admits no completion date available for its delayed £384m superfast broadband project in the Highlands 19th February 2021 The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity has admitted that a timescale for the delivery of superfast broadband to the Highlands... Local News
Scot Govt Transport Secretary unable to provide an explanation for £21.9 million loan to CMAL in draft Scottish Budget 19th February 2021 The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity came under serious questioning for the reasons behind a £21.9 million loan to CMAL, a... Local News
Corbyn's fantasy broadband plans would cost hardworking taxpayers billions 15th November 2019 You can’t trust anything Labour say until they have a plan for Brexit. Their fantasy broadband plans are simply another thing they wouldn’t be able to deliver –... National News
Supporting the heart of our local communities 15th November 2019 The Prime Minister today announced an ambitious package, backed by hundreds of millions of pounds of investment, to support towns and communities across Britain... National News
Labour's open borders policy is the biggest risk to our NHS 14th November 2019 New research shows that net migration will increase under a Corbyn-led Labour Government which would put public services under increasing pressure. National News
Getting Brexit done and unleashing the potential of the whole country 13th November 2019 Read the Prime Ministers speech from London Electric Vehicle Company in Coventry. National News
Labour’s NHS policy descends into chaos 13th November 2019 Labour’s own research into shorter working hours has warned that a 35 hour week would hit hospitals and cause staff shortages. National News
12 Questions to Boris Johnson 12th November 2019 Boris Johnson's funny moments come up a lot in his general election broadcast, but the message is clear. National News
