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 demands action on chronic pain treatment 8th September 2020 The Scottish Conservatives are demanding SNP Health Secretary Jeane Freeman urgently outlines a plan to help those waiting for chronic pain treatment. The call... Holyrood News
Comment on Suicide Prevention Awareness Week 8th September 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging local people to keep an eye open for people who may be having suicidal thoughts. Mr Cameron said: “This week... Opinions
Edward Mountain MSP calls on SNP Govt. to act urgently as Inverness Court Backlog impacts over 600 trials 8th September 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain is calling on the SNP government to urgently outline measures to reduce the lengthy delays in the courts system which... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP delighted with campaign success which led to £3m B&B hardship fund 7th September 2020 Highland B&Bs have received £432,000 in total from a £3m B&B hardship fund, which Edward Mountain MSP campaigned for during the summer. Edward Mountain MSP... Local News
SNP “betrayed fishermen” over Fisheries Bill – Cameron 3rd September 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that coastal communities in his region are feeling betrayed after SNP MPs voted to block legislation that will... Westminster News
Edward Mountain MSP comments on senior Raigmore Doctors' criticism of RNI Community Hospital Closure 1st September 2020 It was revealed today that senior Raigmore doctors have written to staff at RNI Community Hospital offering their sympathy and also criticising NHS Highland for... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP says SNP’s Programme for Government continues long-term underinvestment in the Highlands 1st September 2020 Edward Mountain MSP says the First Minister’s Programme for Government continues the SNP Government’s long-term underinvestment in infrastructure in the... Local News
Cameron welcomes jobs plan 31st August 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that jobs plan, launched today by Scottish Conservative leader, Douglas Ross, is exactly what his region needs... Holyrood News
Keep eating out (and helping out) urges Cameron 31st August 2020 The “Eat Out to Help Out” discount scheme has been so successful that Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging local people to keep to the habit if... Westminster 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
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
