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
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
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
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National 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
