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
SNP miss over-70s vaccine target 2nd February 2021 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has said that the Scottish Government’s faltering vaccination programme is a growing cause for concern. The Highlands and... Holyrood News
This year’s World Cancer Day more important than ever 2nd February 2021 This year’s World Cancer Day, which takes place on Thursday 4th February, could be the most important ever. That’s according to Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie... Opinions
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
Revealed: Labour’s plan to make our streets less safe 9th December 2019 Labour’s opposition to stop and search would increase crime on our streets, putting frontline officers and communities at risk. National News
Sport investment will get us ready for the World Cup bid 7th December 2019 A Conservative Majority Government will put a £550 million investment in grassroots football at the centre of its plans to back a UK and Ireland World Cup 2030... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s plans to rig a second EU referendum 6th December 2019 The Prime Minister has written a letter urging Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his Brexit policy and his plans to fiddle Labour’s second Brexit referendum. National News
Corbyn’s new high street tax will clobber local shops 6th December 2019 Labour’s plans for a new ‘land value tax’ will clobber high streets and town centres. National News
Boris Johnson wins the BBC Leaders’ Debate 6th December 2019 Tonight, Jeremy Corbyn once again demonstrated an abject failure of leadership. His repeated unwillingness to set out a clear position on Brexit means he has no... National News
Get Britain out of neutral: Conservatives launch new billboard 6th December 2019 The Conservative Party launched a new billboard today, Get Britain out of neutral. The poster was launched at sites in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham... National News
