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
Cameron backs business demands for clarity 3rd April 2020 The Shadow Finance Secretary, Donald Cameron, has given his backing to calls from Scotland’s business organisations for greater clarity and consistency in the... Holyrood News
Cameron urges shoppers to prioritise vulnerable 3rd April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging shoppers who are booking home deliveries from supermarkets to show restraint. Mr Cameron said: “I have been... Local News
Cameron welcomes U-turn on jury trials while pledging support for emergency measures 1st April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the decision of the Scottish Government to reverse its proposal to replace trial by jury with trial by a... Holyrood News
MSP welcomes RAF support for island communities 1st April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the support the RAF is providing to island residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Mr Cameron... Local News
Cameron backs calls for responsible access to farmland 26th March 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is supporting NFU Scotland in its call for the public to take extra care of livestock when out walking, particularly... Holyrood News
Cameron backs Chancellor’s support for the self-employed 26th March 2020 Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has said that the Chancellor’s emergency measures to help the self-employed will be warmly welcomed across the Highlands... Westminster News
“Kindness volunteers” praised in Parliament 26th March 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has highlighted the work of a charity in recruiting “kindness volunteers” to help vulnerable people. Mr Cameron said:... Local News
Don’t head for the hills urges Highland MSP 24th March 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has urged hillwalkers to keep away from the mountains until the coronavirus pandemic is over, and not to regard a high... Local News
Protection of businesses crucial to coronavirus fight says Cameron 23rd March 2020 Protecting the region’s businesses is a crucial part of the fight against the coronavirus virus according to Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron. Mr... Local News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National 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
