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 questions First Minister on possibility of allowing home visits in Highlands and Moray 1st December 2020 The First Minister today has recognised that the continued low number of Covid-19 cases in the Highlands and Moray mean that indoor socialising may soon be... Local News
Cameron welcomes Gaelic summit pledge 30th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed an announcement from the Scottish Government that it plans to convene a national summit on the future of... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP article on the launch of the Time To Talk Campaign 30th November 2020 This week I launched my Time to Talk campaign which aims to combat loneliness and improve the wellbeing of those that receive care-at-home in the Highlands. The... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls out Scottish Government for providing “cold comfort” to aspiring care workers 26th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has challenged the Scottish Government to provide funding to help aspiring social care workers undertake their SVQ... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP cautions airlines against sky-high prices for flights to Inverness over Christmas period 25th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has cautioned airline companies to avoid charging exorbitant prices for flight bookings to Inverness, between the... Local News
NHS Highland records the longest waits for endoscopy tests after huge SNP failure. 24th November 2020 The Scottish Conservatives have expressed alarm over new statistics showing that 102,716 patients across Scotland were waiting to be seen for eight key... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP launches petition as part of Time to Talk campaign 24th November 2020 Highlands and MSP, Edward Mountain has launched an online petition as part of his Time to Talk campaign. The Time to Talk campaign has the three following aims... Local News
Cameron hails conference gains for Highland and Islands 24th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said the Scottish Conservatives will go into next year’s Scottish Parliament elections with a suite of policies... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP launches 'Time to Talk' campaign 23rd November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has today launched his ‘Time to Talk’ campaign which has the three following aims: Combat loneliness of those... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
