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
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
We are committed to securing justice for victims 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce an ambitious package of measures to support the victims of crime, the party has announced today. National News
Boris Johnson won the first Leaders' Debate 20th November 2019 Tonight Boris Johnson set out the choice facing voters at this election – a majority Government that can get Brexit done so the country can move on, or yet... National News
