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 welcomes Minister’s clarity on broadband top-up vouchers 12th January 2021 Households which have already applied for the £5,000 Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme can link up with the UK Government’s Rural Gigabit Connectivity Programme... Local News
Jobs at risk as tourism businesses wait for funding – Cameron 11th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP Government must stop sitting on funds that should be supporting businesses, particularly those in... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP calls for clarity on transport connections between Inverness Airport and new train station 11th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain is calling on Transport Scotland, Highland Council and HITRANS for more clarity on transport provision between... Local News
Comment on third Covid vaccine approved in the UK 8th January 2021 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron said: “This development is further good news on the vaccine front with 17 million doses ordered which I am sure will be... Reports
Comment on official Scottish Government position to hold an independence referendum in 2021 7th January 2021 Speaking after a Freedom of Information response shows that SNP constitution minister Mike Russell told foreign government officials at a private meeting in... Holyrood News
Comment on UK Government’s £4.6bn business support package 5th January 2021 Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed today’s announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak of a further £4.6bn business support... Reports
Clarity needed on vaccine roll out schedule – Cameron 4th January 2021 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has urged Nicola Sturgeon to ensure there is a clear schedule in place for people in vaccination priority groups to... Holyrood News
Co-ordination essential for vaccine roll out in Highlands and Islands – Cameron presses First Minister 31st December 2020 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron asked Nicola Sturgeon in the Scottish Parliament to ensure that Scotland’s health boards are co-ordinating delivery of... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP comments as Scottish Government finally signs R100 contract for North of Scotland 27th December 2020 The contract to deliver superfast broadband to the Highlands and Islands has finally been signed by the SNP Government and BT Openreach. The SNP promised at the... Local News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
