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
Cameron secures Scottish Parliament vote for care home inquiry 5th November 2020 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has secured a vote in the Scottish Parliament for an immediate public inquiry into Covid-19 deaths in care homes, despite... Holyrood News
Cameron responds to A83 consultation 5th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron, in responding to the A83 consultation, has urged the Scottish Government to do what it takes to reopen Argyll and Bute... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP: “SNP must protect frontline police officer numbers in Highlands and Islands Division” 4th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has called on the SNP to protect frontline officer numbers in the region. Edward Mountain MSP has made the call after... Local News
BiFab is being hung out to dry by an incompetent SNP hell-bent on destroying Scottish jobs 4th November 2020 Only in the fantasy world of the SNP and its perverse mission of job-destruction does the Scottish Government approach to BiFab make any sense. Having made... Opinions
Welcome for furlough commitment 3rd November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the commitment from the Prime Minister that the furlough scheme will apply to Scotland if the country... Reports
Cameron backs furlough demand 2nd November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is backing the demand of Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross that the furlough scheme should be extended to... Holyrood News
Cameron backs Conservative leader on prioritising jobs 29th October 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has backed Scottish Conservative leader, Douglas Ross, for making jobs and livelihoods the number one priority for his... Holyrood News
Clarity required on Covid travel restrictions in Argyll and Bute – Cameron 29th October 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the Scottish Government must provide clear travel guidance to residents of Argyll and Bute in the event... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP comments as Highlands put under Tier One Covid-19 restrictions 29th October 2020 The First Minister today announced that the Highlands will move to tier one of the Covid-19 restrictions framework from 6am on Monday 2 November. However, the... Local 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
