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
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
