Innes Munro selected for Cromarty Firth by-election. Wednesday, 24 July, 2024 Innes Munro, a driven and passionate 20-year-old lifelong resident and worker in the Highlands, is proud to announce his candidacy for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party in the Cromarty Firth ward of the Highland Council. Following the recent resignation of two Highland Councillors, Innes is eager to bring his youthful energy and deep-rooted commitment to the community as an elected... Local News
Halcro Johnston backs Right to Recovery Bill to tackle drugs deaths 7th June 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is backing a “Right to Recovery” bill which looks to help people wean themselves from dependency on drugs. The... Holyrood News
Concern as SNP spending review threatens council services 7th June 2022 Local Conservatives have expressed concern that SNP spending plans, revealed in the Scottish Parliament yesterday, will lead to cuts in services provided by... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP letter to the readers of the P&J regarding the future of the Highland PICT team 7th June 2022 **Letter originally published in The Press and Journal on 3 June 2022: Dear Editor, I sure everyone across the Highlands will welcome the good news that our Pre... Local News
Comment on delay to A9 dualling 1st June 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This is yet another example of the SNP rowing back on promises that they made to local people. “We... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP 'bitterly disappointed' following fresh delays to opening of National Treatment Centre in Inverness 30th May 2022 NHS Highland have confirmed that the long-awaited opening of the National Treatment Centre in Inverness will be delayed from 9 December 2022 to 3 April 2023... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP raises concerns about rural community pharmacies under threat of closure due to workforce challenges 23rd May 2022 **Article originally published in The Inverness Courier, 20 May 2022 In recent years, the Highlands has seen a reduction in local high street services, whether... Local News
Comment on investment at the Nc'nean Distillery, Morvern 19th May 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “One of the challenges facing Lochaber, and some other rural parts of the Highlands, is depopulation and... Local News
Raigmore Hospital shouldn't accept Moray mums until SNP Government promises are met, writes Edward Mountain MSP 17th May 2022 **Article originally published in The Press & Journal, 16 May 2022 The challenge of providing maternity care across the Highlands is one that has troubled the... Local News
Shadow Business Minister hails potential of Skye harbour project 16th May 2022 The Scottish Conservative's Shadow Business Minister Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the potential of a community-led project to develop the harbour at... Local News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 29th October 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 29th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
