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
What the Autumn Statement means for you 22nd November 2023 What the Autumn Statement means for you… National News
We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Johnny Mercer 4th October 2023 Find out what Johnny Mercer, Minister of State and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Penny Mordaunt 4th October 2023 Find out what Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, said to CPC23 here. National News
