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
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
Cllr Helen Crawford’s Campaign to Improve Literacy and Numeracy across Highland 1st October 2022 Speaking recently about the unacceptable situation facing pupils across Highland, Cllr Crawford said “Highland used to lead the way in academic achievement... Local News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 15th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
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Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 7th September 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
