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
Budget revision reveals strength of UK’s ‘broad shoulders’ 28th May 2020 The vast majority of the £4 billion spent in Scotland on fighting coronavirus has come from the UK Government, it has emerged. The Scottish Government has... Holyrood News
SNP forced to see sense over support to small businesses 27th May 2020 After weeks of SNP ministerial foot-dragging, denials, excuses and inaction, and faced by a relentless campaign by Scottish Conservative MSP Edward Mountain and... Local News
Crofters and farmers are essential to the national effort against coronavirus, says Cameron 27th May 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has reminded decision-makers in Holyrood that crofters and farmers have worked throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Mr... Local News
Cameron urges minister to act following hotel closures 27th May 2020 Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has urged the Scottish Government to take action to address the growing crisis facing the Scottish tourism and... Holyrood News
Letter to constituents from Edward Mountain MSP 26th May 2020 Please find a letter from Edward Mountain MSP to constituents regarding Dominic Cummings Westminster News
SNP Ignored Expert Advice on Protecting Care Homes 25th May 2020 An Edinburgh University expert has slammed the SNP Government for ignoring his warning about care homes. Professor Richard Ennos wrote to the SNP Health... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP - May 2020 Newsletter Released 22nd May 2020 Edward Mountain MSP has released his latest newsletter giving some details of his work on behalf of his constituents, and, through his continued dedication to... Local News
Cameron asks First Minister about the challenging times ahead for parents 21st May 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has warned that parents of school-age children face many more months of disruption. Mr Cameron issued his warning after... Holyrood News
Cameron backing bid to help local news media 20th May 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron supported the successful bid by the Scottish Conservatives to provide critical support to Scotland’s local news... Local News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National 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
