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
Edward Mountain MSP calls on SNP Govt to back Cromarty Firth Freeport Proposals 21st January 2021 The SNP have u-turned on their outright opposition to freeports just months after their party conference slammed the proposals. In a ministerial statement today... Local News
SNP need to get cash to local businesses and do it quicker 21st January 2021 Struggling local tourism businesses need to get promised financial support a lot quicker than is currently happening. That’s the call from Highlands and Islands... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP and Cllr Struan Mackie pressing for Wick Airport PSO 21st January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain and Cllr Struan Mackie are working together to find solutions to safeguard the future of Wick John O’Groats Airport... Local News
Drugs ruining lives across the Highlands and Islands 21st January 2021 A Scottish Conservative MSP has warned that the impact of illegal drugs is being felt in communities across his region. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro... Reports
Edward Mountain calls for transparency from Scot Govt. over recording of last year’s Covid outbreak in Grantown 21st January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has accused the Cabinet Secretary of Health & Sport of showing a “lack of democratic accountability”. This accusation... Local News
Comment on Centre for Health Science, Inverness, being used as COVID-19 vaccination hub 20th January 2021 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has welcomed the announcement that the UHI Centre for Health Science in Inverness is to be used as a COVID-19 vaccination... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP and Donald Cameron MSP comment as NHS Highland still waiting for HMRC ruling on bullying compensation payments 20th January 2021 NHS Highland’s Director of Finance, David Garden, has today confirmed that the health board are awaiting HMRC’s ruling on the tax treatment for compensation... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls on NHS Highland to set out changes to care-at-home provision 19th January 2021 As part of his Time to Talk campaign, Edward Mountain MSP is pressing NHS Highland to share details of how it will enhance the provision of home care in the... Local News
Plea to support community radio stations made by Donald Cameron 18th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has written to the Scottish Government urging them to provide financial support to community radio stations which have... Local News
Delivering on your priorities: Growing the economy with our biggest trade deal since Brexit 31st March 2023 Joining the CPTPP is a massive boost, growing our economy, as we deliver on your priorities. National News
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Levelling up by protecting our security: AUKUS submarine deal signed 14th March 2023 Our new AUKUS agreement will protect our security and level up through the new jobs and submarines created. National News
Growing the economy by protecting security 13th March 2023 We're investing £5 billion in defence to protect our economy's growth. National News
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A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. National News
