Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan focused on lower tax, stronger services and support for families and businesses. Highland Council’s Conservative & Unionist Group has published its 2026/27 budget amendment ahead of Thursday’s full Council meeting, setting out what it describes as a responsible and deliverable plan to strengthen frontline services, support working... 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
High number of prisoner transfers proves that new Inverness prison needed urgently, says Edward Mountain MSP 29th October 2020 The Scottish Government has confirmed that on average over 100 Inter Prison Transfers involving individuals being accommodated out with HMP Inverness happen... Local News
Scottish Parliament must have more say on Covid-19 restrictions, says Edward Mountain MSP 16th October 2020 The threat of Covid-19 remains a serious one and the risk of transmission will continue to rise as we head into winter. Nevertheless, it was still bitterly... Local News
NHS Highland Chiefs Questioned By Edward Mountain MSP 10th October 2020 The Senior Leadership of NHS Highland today came under scrutiny during a session of the Public Audit and Post Legislative Scrutiny (PAPLS) Committee. Edward... Local News
SNP must work with UK Government - Cameron 9th October 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has urged SNP ministers to work with the UK Government to deliver infrastructure projects that are vital for the... Holyrood News
Temporary Patient Accommodation Needed to Reduce Operations Backlog, says Edward Mountain MSP 8th October 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has called on the SNP Government to tackle a ‘ticking timebomb’ of a backlog of operations in NHS Highland. Edward... Local News
Cameron welcomes £700m boost for Scotland as Sunak expands Job Support Scheme 7th October 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the announcement that an extra £700m will be coming to Scotland, increasing the amount the UK Government... Reports
Watch Boris live at 1130 6th October 2020 See the PM's Conference speech at 1130 today: https://www.facebook.com/borisjohnson/photos/a.238842266316/10157858920… https://www.facebook.com... Local News
Backing for Rural Teacher Fund 5th October 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is backing plans to create a new rural teacher fund. The proposal, announced by Scottish Conservative Leader Douglas... Holyrood News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News
We will not compromise on what it means to be an independent and sovereign nation 7th September 2020 National News
