Ruraidh Stewart Named Scottish Conservative Candidate for Inverness and Nairn in 2026 Holyrood Election Monday, 19 May, 2025 The Scottish Conservative Party has announced the selection of Councillor Ruraidh Stewart as the party’s candidate for Inverness and Nairn in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. The announcement was made at a well-attended meeting of local members in Inverness. Born and raised in the Highlands, Ruraidh Stewart has spent his life living and working in the region. A respected figure in Highland... Local News
Comment: Ferry Procurement Announcement 26th October 2022 Commenting on the Scottish Government’s hugely overdue update on ferry procurement for two new CalMac vessels for the Skye triangle routes, Highlands and... Holyrood News
Safety, funding and staffing concerns about Raigmore maternity plans must all be addressed by the Health Secretary 25th October 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain today sought guarantees concerning safety, additional funding and extra staffing from the Scottish Government about... Local News
Failing Yousaf questioned on Caithness maternity services 25th October 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston today questioned the health secretary, Humza Yousaf, on the need for an independent review on maternity services... Local News
Comment: Election of Rishi Sunak as Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 24th October 2022 Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP said: "My congratulations to Rishi Sunak on being elected new leader of the Conservatives and the next Prime Minister of the United... Westminster News
Increased Delayed Discharges in NHS Highland ‘soul-destroying’ for patients, says Edward Mountain MSP 17th October 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has hit out at the number of patients in NHS Highland facing “soul-destroying waits” stuck in hospital. Edward... Local News
MSP seeks “honest answers” from ministers on A9 10th October 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has asked for Scottish Government ministers to come before MSPs and answer questions on the safety of the A9... Local News
Highlands & Islands MSP welcomes Rural Development Bank announcement 6th October 2022 Shadow Business Minister Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP has backed plans to create a Rural Development Bank for Scotland. The proposal, unveiled by the Scottish... Holyrood News
Standing up for Fair Funding for our Highland Nurseries. 1st October 2022 Cllr Helen Crawford has demanded action to address the failure of the SNP to keep their promises on child care: “The provision of free childcare is a flagship... Local News
Our Plan for Growth 23rd September 2022 Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on Our Plan for Growth in the economy National News
Prime Minister Liz Truss's Statement on the sad passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II 8th September 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss on our mourning for our beloved monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. National News
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The Commonwealth, G7 and NATO Summits 4th July 2022 Global Britain in Action: the Commonwealth, G7 & NATO Summits National News
Let’s stop Labour’s strikes and build a better railway 16th June 2022 Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on building a railway fit for the future. National News
