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
Levelling up by protecting our security: AUKUS submarine deal signed 14th March 2023 Our new AUKUS agreement will protect our security and level up through the new jobs and submarines created. National News
Growing the economy by protecting security 13th March 2023 We're investing £5 billion in defence to protect our economy's growth. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. National News
Grassroots football funding 13th December 2022 Find out how the Conservatives are boosting grassroots football with generous support of clubs' facilities and their maintenance. National News
