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
Broadband voucher scheme is “a confession of failure” – Cameron 21st August 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP Government’s failure to deliver superfast broadband as it promised, has been confirmed by the... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP calls for temporary patient accommodation at Raigmore Hospital to address treatment backlog 20th August 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain today called on the Scottish Government to provide temporary accommodation to increase bed capacity at Raigmore... Local News
Care home statement “extraordinary” - Cameron 19th August 2020 A statement by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman that her own target on the testing of care home staff is “unrealistic” has been described by Highlands and Islands... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP confident in safe reopening of Highland tourism as he visits Mounview Hotel 19th August 2020 On Friday 14 August 2020 Edward Mountain MSP visted Mountview Hotel, Nethy Bridge, which was resuming business following the period of lockdown. Edward Mountain... Local News
'Tourism is key to Highland region's economic recovery', an article by Edward Mountain MSP 17th August 2020 Since lockdown restrictions started to be lifted it is of no surprise that many have chosen to visit the Highlands on their staycations. However, the influx of... Local News
Covid-testing care home inquiry must begin this week - Cameron 17th August 2020 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron is taking action to force the Scottish Government to begin an inquiry into why Covid patients were sent to care homes. Mr... Holyrood News
Cameron backs “green” whisky scheme 17th August 2020 A new scheme which will help distilleries cut carbon emissions is being enthusiastically backed by Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron. The £10m Green... Westminster News
Cameron warns against anti-English sentiment 14th August 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that evidence of growing anti-English sentiment in Scotland is deeply worrying following the release of a poll... Local News
Expert: not enough transparency from SNP on testing 14th August 2020 A leading public health expert has criticised the SNP’s lack of transparency over Test and Protect data. On today’s Good Morning Scotland (Thursday 14 August)... Opinions
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
