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
“Ferguson Shipyard has a future, but SNP must be held to account for catastrophic ferry failings” says Edward Mountain MSP following visit 2nd September 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain today visited Ferguson Marine Shipyard to view the progress on the long-delayed and overbudget vessels 801 and 802... Local News
The Far North needs a regeneration plan, says Edward Mountain MSP 26th August 2022 **Article originally published in The Caithness Courier, August 2022 I was delighted to meet with constituents and organisations on the Far North leg of my... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP's campaign to save PICT from funding cuts succeeds 2nd August 2022 The Highland’s Pre-Immediate Care and Trauma Team, based at Raigmore Hospital, has been saved from funding cuts following a review by NHS Highland. PICT attends... Local News
Landmark Right to Recovery Bill to go before parliament 4th July 2022 Douglas Ross has today urged the Scottish Government to give their backing to his landmark bill to tackle Scotland’s drugs-death epidemic after earning the... Holyrood News
Distracted Sturgeon insults police with ‘derisory’ pay offer 30th June 2022 Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of insulting Scotland’s police officers with a ‘derisory’ pay offer. Douglas Ross made the claim at FMQs, as he focused on the... Holyrood News
"I'm looking forward to my summer surgery tour after my cancer diagnosis" 24th June 2022 Column originally published in The Inverness Courier, 24 June 2022 I am delighted to announce the return of my summer surgery tour. I am looking forward to... Local News
First Minister urged to hold debate following rise in NHS workplace bullying 23rd June 2022 The First Minister was today challenged by Edward Mountain MSP to keep the Scottish Government’s ‘twice-made promise’ to debate the findings of John Sturrock QC... Local News
Figures show workplace bullying remains an issue in NHS Highland 21st June 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has expressed his “deep concern” at new figures which show that workplace bullying in NHS Highland remains a challenge... Local News
"Astounding that £50k was spent on sham launch ceremony for vessel 801" says Edward Mountain MSP 20th June 2022 Reacting to the revelation that £50,000 was spent on the launching ceremony for the MV Glen Sannox, a vessel which remains unfinished to this day, Edward... Local News
Boris Johnson unveils a New Deal for Britain 30th June 2020 The Prime Minister this morning set out our ‘New Deal’, an ambitious economic strategy to rebuild Britain across the UK, putting jobs, skills and infrastructure... National News
Meet our new MPs: Dr Kieran Mullan, Crewe and Nantwich 25th June 2020 Meet Dr Kieran Mullan, the new MP for Crewe and Nantwich. National News
The Prime Minister’s Update on One-Metre Plus and the fight against COVID-19 24th June 2020 The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get... National News
Your Questions Answered by: Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer 18th June 2020 Your questions answered by Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer. National News
Shop safely today: shops can reopen their doors in England 15th June 2020 From June 15th, shops are able to reopen their doors in England, in the next step in our careful easing of lockdown – provided they are meeting robust safety... National News
Let us work peacefully and lawfully to defeat racism and discrimination 9th June 2020 The Prime Minister has condemned the violence seen against police officers during protests over the weekend. National News
