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
Britain will lead the fight against incurable diseases 23rd November 2019 The Conservatives will launch an onslaught against hard-to-cure diseases if re-elected, the party has announced today. National News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
