Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan focused on lower tax, stronger services and support for families and businesses. Highland Council’s Conservative & Unionist Group has published its 2026/27 budget amendment ahead of Thursday’s full Council meeting, setting out what it describes as a responsible and deliverable plan to strengthen frontline services, support working... Local 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
Focus must be on care home testing - Cameron 11th May 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the fight against the coronavirus must be focused on protecting staff and residents in care homes. Mr... Holyrood News
New Inverness Prison delayed until ‘end of 2023’ 8th May 2020 The Scottish Government has today confirmed that the earliest a replacement for HMP Inverness will be operational by will be the end of 2023. This extended... Local News
Edward Mointain MSP calls for ‘Off-Grid Thinking’ to resolve broadband issues in remote areas 8th May 2020 Edward Mountain MSP is calling on the Scottish Government and BT to work with local internet providers to ensure all households and businesses which will not... Local News
Chancellor’s move saved hundreds of thousands of Scottish jobs - Cameron 7th May 2020 Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has welcomed evidence that the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision to launch a jobs retention scheme has saved more... Westminster News
Edward Mountain MSP puts pressure on First Minister to change Creative, Tourism and Hospitality Hardship Fund requirements 6th May 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, today received an undertaking from the First Minister that the Scottish Government will consider relaxing... Local News
Comment from Donald Cameron on council funding controversy 6th May 2020 Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has expressed dismay after Finance Secretary Kate Forbes dismissed concerns over when the Scottish Government will... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP calls on small B&Bs to apply urgently for under-subscribed hardship fund 5th May 2020 Applications for the Creative, Tourism and Hospitality Hardship Fund opened last week but the Scottish Government has today confirmed that the fund is not ‘over... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls for council tax holidays for small B&Bs 4th May 2020 Edward Mountain MSP is calling on the Highland Council to implement a counciltax holiday for small Bed and Breakfast operators that cater for six guests or less... Local News
Boris Johnson unveils a New Deal for Britain 30th June 2020 The Prime Minister this morning set out our ‘New Deal’, an ambitious economic strategy to rebuild Britain across the UK, putting jobs, skills and infrastructure... National News
Meet our new MPs: Dr Kieran Mullan, Crewe and Nantwich 25th June 2020 Meet Dr Kieran Mullan, the new MP for Crewe and Nantwich. National News
The Prime Minister’s Update on One-Metre Plus and the fight against COVID-19 24th June 2020 The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get... National News
Your Questions Answered by: Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer 18th June 2020 Your questions answered by Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer. National News
Shop safely today: shops can reopen their doors in England 15th June 2020 From June 15th, shops are able to reopen their doors in England, in the next step in our careful easing of lockdown – provided they are meeting robust safety... National News
Let us work peacefully and lawfully to defeat racism and discrimination 9th June 2020 The Prime Minister has condemned the violence seen against police officers during protests over the weekend. National News
