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
Highlands and Islands must be in line for Covid vaccine - Cameron 21st November 2020 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has sought reassurances from the Scottish Government that the Covid vaccine will be made equally available across... Holyrood News
Welcome for armed forces boost 20th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has given a strong welcome to the UK Government’s commitment to invest £16.5 billion modernising the country’s armed... Westminster News
First Minister reacts positively to Troops Home for Xmas campaign 19th November 2020 The First Minister today clarified that Armed Services Personnel will be able to return home for Christmas and the Scottish Government will work with the MOD to... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls for Covid Testing Plan so Armed Services Personnel can return home for Xmas 17th November 2020 Edward Mountain MSP today called on the UK Government and Scottish Government to work together to create a Covid-19 Testing Plan to ensure Armed Services... Local News
Highlands and Islands facing “triple whammy” of transport disruption as SNP ministers fail again 17th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has claimed that his region is facing a “triple whammy” of disruption to its transport links. The Scottish Conservative... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP pressing Scottish Government to fund rebuilding of Nairn Academy 16th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has called for the Scottish Government to fund a new Nairn Academy school building, as part of its Learning Estate... Local News
Cameron demands Covid vaccine plan 16th November 2020 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has said that SNP Ministers must outline how they are planning for a Covid-19 vaccine rollout across Scotland this week... Holyrood News
Praise for Islay schools fundraising for Children in Need 16th November 2020 The fundraising efforts of children from two primary schools in Islay – Port Ellen and Bowmore - has won recognition in the Scottish Parliament. Highlands and... Local News
Comment on new Coastal Flood Warning System 11th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging residents in the Western Isles to sign up for a new Coastal Flood Warning System. Mr Cameron said: “In... Holyrood News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National 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
