Holyrood election candidates launch "Common Sense for the Highlands" Monday, 27 April, 2026 Scottish Conservatives Launch Highlands and Islands Policy Document Ahead of May Election Common Sense for the Highlands and Islands sets out bold, region-specific plans ahead of the 7 May election The Scottish Conservatives have today launched Common Sense for the Highlands and Islands, a policy document setting out the party's vision for the region developed following face-to-face engagement... Local News
Praise for Islay school rocket project 28th May 2020 A primary school project that attracted the attention of space agency NASA has been applauded by two local elected representatives. Highlands and Islands MSP... Local News
16,000 businesses still waiting for SNP support 28th May 2020 More than 16,000 businesses across Scotland are still waiting for SNP government support as they battle the impact of Covid-19. Latest figures have revealed one... Holyrood 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
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
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
