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's January article for the Caithness Courier 18th January 2021 It is likely that 2021, much like last year, will bring with it all sorts of challenges for which we may have little control over. However much our resolve is... Local News
Worries that scrapped vaccination plan may impact roll-out in Highlands and Islands 15th January 2021 The Shadow Health Secretary, Donald Cameron, has expressed concern after the SNP Government was forced to remove a Covid vaccination plan just hours after it... Local News
Comment on meeting with BiFab administrators to discuss options for Arnish Fabrication Yard, Lewis 15th January 2021 Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron has joined forces with Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, to secure a meeting with Deloitte, the BiFab... Holyrood News
Welcome for UK Government’s whisky tariff initiative 15th January 2021 Local Conservatives are backing the UK Government’s move to prioritise a meeting with the incoming Biden Administration with the aim of eliminating US tariffs... Reports
Edward Mountain MSP calls on SNP Government to urgently release details of promised support for B&Bs 14th January 2021 Edward Mountain MSP is calling on the SNP Government to urgently release details of new support for B&Bs and self-catered accommodation businesses. The... Local News
First Minister to consider prioritising transplant patients for Covid-19 vaccine 14th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain MSP today asked the First Minister to consider prioritising transplant patients for the Covid-19 vaccine and to raise... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls on the Scottish Government to accept offer of help from MOD with vaccine rollout 13th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain is calling on the Scottish Government to take up the MOD’s offer of assistance for rolling out Covid-19 vaccines... Local News
Cameron presses Scottish Government to seek Army support for vaccine roll out 13th January 2021 The Shadow Health Secretary, Donald Cameron, has written to Jeane Freeman following reports that the Scottish Government has failed to request help from the UK... Holyrood News
250 Highlanders supported to launch new businesses through UK Government scheme 13th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has welcomed the continued support of the UK Government’s New Enterprise Allowance scheme, which has helped 250... Local News
Conservatives force Digital ID U-turn 14th January 2026 After months of pressure Labour have yet again U-turned on another policy National News
Conservatives call for social media ban for under 16’s 12th January 2026 Children are spending more time online than ever before, often exposed to explicit content National News
Conservatives force vote on Keeping Jury Trials 8th January 2026 Last Night the Conservatives forced a vote on protecting jury trials. National News
Chagos Bill Defeated 6th January 2026 Labour’s disastrous Chagos Surrender Bill has been defeated in the House of Lords National News
Kemi's New Year Message 1st January 2026 This year, we will show that we are the only party with a backbone needed to build a stronger Britain National News
Labour U-turn on the Family Farm Tax 23rd December 2025 After 14 months of pressure Labour have partially U-turned on this cruel and unfair tax National News
