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
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
Comment from Donald Cameron – Holyrood debates on flags and independence 29th January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has responded to the decision of Nicola Sturgeon to spend yet more time at Holyrood debating a second independence... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP champions Scottish Mountain Rescue and Mountaineering Scotland at Holyrood Reception 28th January 2020 Scottish Mountain Rescue and Mountaineering Scotland today held a reception at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate the dedication and expertise of the... Local News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
