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
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
