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
National Trust vital for Highlands and Islands – Cameron 18th May 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that it is vitally important for the Highlands and Islands that a Government taskforce is successful in... Local News
Sturgeon's shameful record on health exposed 18th May 2020 LBC's Iain Dale has spoken on Sky News about Nicola Sturgeon's "appalling record" on health. Sturgeon has already been accused of "undermining" the UK... Articles
Concerns raised that SNP is favouring Nationalist-supporting newspapers with Government-funded advertising 16th May 2020 On the 14th of May the Finance Secretary announced that she was increasing the Scottish Govt advertising spend to £3 million, but gave no assurances that this... Holyrood News
“Clear line of sight” out of lockdown for elderly required says Cameron 15th May 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has emphasised the need to provide elderly people with a “clear line of sight” to take them through the coronavirus... Holyrood News
MORE MUST BE DONE TO SPEED UP BUSINESS SUPPORT GRANT APPLICATIONS - CAMERON 14th May 2020 Many businesses across the Highlands and Islands are still waiting to access business support funded by the SNP Government. The latest figures show 18.4% of... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP launches campaign to help small B&Bs unable to access Hardship Fund 14th May 2020 Edward Mountain MSP has today launched his campaign, Help Our B&Bs, after the Scottish Government rejected his call to remove the requirement for B&Bs to have... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP welcomes progress at last for long-delayed Elective Care Centre 13th May 2020 NHS Highland has confirmed that they are close to sending the Full Business Case for the Elective Care Centre to the Scottish Government for final approval. NHS... Local News
Sturgeon Fails to Answer the Questions 13th May 2020 Jackson Carlaw MSP wrote to the First Minister on 11 May to ask several serious questions about why the SNP is seeking to diverge from the UK Government... Holyrood News
Welcome for Chancellor’s announcement – furlough scheme 12th May 2020 Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has given a very warm welcome to the announcement by the Chancellor that the furlough scheme is to be extended by four... Westminster 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
