Holyrood election candidates launch "Common Sense for the Highlands" Monday, 27 April, 2026 Scottish Conservatives Launch Highlands and Islands Policy Document Ahead of May Election Common Sense for the Highlands and Islands sets out bold, region-specific plans ahead of the 7 May election The Scottish Conservatives have today launched Common Sense for the Highlands and Islands, a policy document setting out the party's vision for the region developed following face-to-face engagement... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP critical of SNP's soft touch approach to justice as domestic violence increases in the Highlands 25th February 2020 New figures have revealed that 2,387 incidents of domestic abuse were recorded by the police in the Highlands in 2018-19. It means there are now just over 6... Local News
Spare a thought for stranded islanders says MSP and councillor 21st February 2020 Two Highlands and Islands politicians have asked frustrated Central Belt commuters to spare a thought for their island constituents - some of whom have had to... Local News
MSP presses for emergency meeting with Health Secretary after raising serious concerns about failings with NHS Highland’s staff complaints process 20th February 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, today called upon NHS Highland to take a more ‘personal and compassionate approach’ with staff who are struggling... Local News
Press Comment on report on CalMac ferry cancellations 19th February 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron commented: “The report that mechanical breakdowns of CalMac ferries were up by a third last year will come as no... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP presses Justice Secretary to commit funding to new Inverness Prison 16th February 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, met with the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on Wednesday 5 February 2020 as part of his campaign to ensure a new... Local News
Highlands and Islands Enterprise Funding Cut by the SNP 6th February 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has reacted angrily to the announcement in today’s budget that Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to see its... Local News
A9 Dualling project at risk over dispute on cycleway plans between Aviemore and Carrbridge, as Edward Mountain MSP calls for ‘common sense’ to prevail 6th February 2020 Cairngorms National Park Authority, Highland Council and three community councils have submitted objections to the dualling of the A9 if a cycleway is not... Local News
Comment from Donald Cameron MSP on ferry scandal 5th February 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “I am extremely worried about the impact this ongoing ferry fiasco is having on the people and businesses who are... Local News
First Minister snubs MSP’s request to meet with NHS Highland staff and patients following turbulent week at health board 31st January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain today requested that the First Minister visit NHS Highland to meet with doctors, nurses and patients who are feeling... Local News
Conservatives unveil plan to save £36 billion on the welfare bill 10th November 2026 We’re spending £183 billion on working-age welfare, it cannot go on like this. National News
Kemi calls on Burnham to focus on defence 3rd November 2026 Labour’s Budget last week was the moment to fund defence, but instead we got more delays and more excuses. National News
Kemi: This Budget Fails Britain 28th October 2026 Watch as Kemi dismantles Labour's budget. National News
Conservatives Back Police Officers 22nd October 2026 Read more about our plan to put 10,000 extra officers on the street. National News
Jackdaw field approved for drilling 21st October 2026 After months of delay, Conservative Pressure has finally forced Labour to do the right thing. National News
Kemi issues pre-Budget warning to Labour 20th October 2026 Kemi Badenoch has challenged Andy Burnham to take the tough decisions needed to get Britain living within its means National News
