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
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
Edward Mountain MSP welcomes new healing process for NHS Highland bullying victims 24th January 2020 A new method to deliver compensation to bullying victims at NHS Highland was announced on Friday 24 January 2020, following the Cabinet Secretary for Health's... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP comments on changes to NHS Highland senior leadership 24th January 2020 Reacting to the announcement of current NHS Highland CEO, Iain Stewart, moving to NHS Orkney, Edward Mountain MSP said: “Having met with the Cabinet Secretary... Local News
Statement from Donald Cameron on Gaelic-medium school education 24th January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has reiterated his longstanding support for the provision of Gaelic-medium education. Mr Cameron said: “Personally, I... Local News
COMMENT FROM DONALD CAMERON ON MANAGEMENT CHANGES AT NHS HIGHLAND 24th January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “As we all know there has been great concern across the Highlands and Islands about our health service for many... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls on Highland Council to fully consider innovative solutions from Highland Conservatives following critical Audit Scotland report 23rd January 2020 Highland Council has come under serious criticism from Audit Scotland for its poor service performance and financial sustainability. The Best Value Assurance... Local News
Jobs and prosperity put at risk by ferry fiasco says MSP 23rd January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has charged the Scottish Government with putting jobs and prosperity in the Western Isles at risk following further... Holyrood News
MSP challenges Yousaf to visit Oban Police Station 21st January 2020 Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has been invited to visit Oban Police Station after the minister dismissed claims by the Scottish Police Federation that a... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP calls for more protection of NHS Highland staff 15th January 2020 NHS Highland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have confirmed there were 6750 verbal and physical assaults against staff in the Inverness area between from... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National 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
