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
The Four Steps of the Lockdown Roadmap Explained 23rd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the four-step roadmap that will guide us out of lockdown. Here’s what that roadmap means for you. National News
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
