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
Cameron backs calls for Holyrood scrutiny of air traffic control changes 14th January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is supporting calls for a debate in Parliament on plans to centralise air traffic control in the region, which would... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP comments on cancelled operations at Raigmore Hospital due to increased admissions 13th January 2020 Scheduled operations at Raigmore Hospital have been cancelled due to overwhelming demand for hospital beds. An NHS Highland spokeswoman said: “Like other health... Local News
CANCELLED OPERATIONS AT RAIGMORE HOSPITAL 13th January 2020 Commenting on the cancelling of scheduled operations at Raigmore Hospital, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “This is extremely disappointing news... Local News
Donald Cameron statement on R100 broadband project announcement 10th January 2020 After the SNP Minister responsible for the failure announces yet more delay to the rollout of superfast broadband in Scotland, and with no date even set now for... Local News
COMMENT FROM DONALD CAMERON ON AUDIT SCOTLAND FINDINGS ON POLICE SCOTLAND 10th January 2020 Commenting on the £50m black hole faced by Police Scotland , Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “It is deeply alarming that Audit Scotland says that... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP challenges Scottish Government over broadband delays 9th January 2020 The Scottish Government today announced that the delivery of its flagship superfast broadband programme, known as R100, will not completed until 2023 in South... Local News
Cameron demands action on NHS Highland 9th January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has demanded urgent action after reports confirmed that NHS Highland has been placed in special measures at a high... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP delighted that rip-off Hospital TV charges are set to end in January 2020 at NHS Highland 8th January 2020 NHS Highland has confirmed that their contract with Hospedia, who deliver Hospital TV, will expire on 17 January 2020. Edward Mountain, who launched a campaign... Local News
Scottish Tory policy chief predicts brighter future for NHS in the Highlands and Islands 8th January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the Scottish Conservative proposal for a new medical school in Inverness will benefit the entire... Local 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
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
