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
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
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
