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
MSP’s concerns over teen mental health 2nd February 2021 An MSP has highlighted concerns about the impact the pandemic is having on the mental health of young people. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston... Holyrood News
Comment on ferry funding announcement 2nd February 2021 Commenting on last week’s Scottish Budget and the internal ferry funding announcements, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “It is welcome... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP says Maree Todd MSP is letting down children with learning disabilities in the Highlands 1st February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain MSP has called out the Minister for Children and Young People for letting down children with disabilities in the... Local News
MSP warns over Covid vaccine scams 30th January 2021 A Highlands and Islands MSP has warned over the threat from scammers exploiting the pandemic after being targeted himself. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie... Local News
Anger as Scottish affordable home budget slashed by £268m 29th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has condemned the Scottish Government’s decision to cut investment in social and affordable homes by £268m. The... Holyrood News
Please seek assistance if you have cancer worries - Cameron 29th January 2021 The significance of World Cancer Day, which takes place on Thursday 4th February, is being highlighted by Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron. The Highlands... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP praises NHS Highland staff and volunteers for vaccine rollout 29th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has praised NHS Highland staff for their work on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, while calling for the SNP to speed the... Local News
Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron praises local NHS staff for vaccine roll-out 28th January 2021 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has praised NHS staff working across the Highlands and Islands for their work delivering the Covid-19 vaccine roll out... Local News
MSP praises local NHS staff for vaccine roll-out 28th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has praised NHS staff working across Orkney and Shetland for their work delivering the Covid-19 vaccine roll out... Local News
Meet Amanda Milling, our new Co-Chairman 24th February 2020 I’m Amanda Milling – MP for Cannock Chase and the new Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. My job is to help to deliver on the people’s priorities. National News
Employment hits record high 18th February 2020 New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974. National News
We're Investing in Infrastructure across our Country 11th February 2020 When we came to office we promised to unite and level up, spreading opportunity across the whole United Kingdom. National News
Watch the Prime Minister's Address to the Nation 31st January 2020 Watch the Prime Minister's fireside address to the nation, about our future outside of the European Union, here. Find it here before anywhere else. National News
The biggest police funding boost for a decade 24th January 2020 Yesterday we announced the biggest increase in funding for the police in a decade, meaning more officers tackling crime and keeping people safe. National News
The UK's First Veterans Railcard 22nd January 2020 We're delivering the Veterans Railcard this year, which will open up more opportunities for them and help to improve the lives of their families by giving them... National News
