Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP

Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Connectivity and Islands
Members of the Scottish Parliament for Highlands and Islands

Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for the Highlands and Islands and Shadow Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise
Follow Jamie Halcro-Johnston on Facebook at @JamieHalcroJohnstonConservative, on Twitter at @jhalcrojohnston and online at https://www.jamiehalcrojohnston.org.uk/ where you can see what he has been doing both in Holyrood and around the Region.

Jamie is a member of the Scottish Parliament Finance and Public Administration Committee and the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

He is also involved in several Cross-Party Groups including:

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting  -  Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India  -  Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy  -  Member

Jamie has previously been a member of many Committees in the Scottish Parliament:

 

News

This year’s World Cancer Day more important than ever

This year’s World Cancer Day, which takes place on Thursday 4th February, could be the most important ever. That’s according to Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston who is concerned that, with reluctance from some folk to be seen to be putting more pressure on the health sector as i

MSP’s concerns over teen mental health

An MSP has highlighted concerns about the impact the pandemic is having on the mental health of young people. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston suggested the prolonged restrictions, absence from school and limits on social activity were leaving many feeling isolated from friends and f

Comment on ferry funding announcement

Commenting on last week’s Scottish Budget and the internal ferry funding announcements, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “It is welcome news that the Scottish Government has belatedly listened to the appeals of island politicians of all political colours, albeit the t

MSP warns over Covid vaccine scams

A Highlands and Islands MSP has warned over the threat from scammers exploiting the pandemic after being targeted himself. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said criminals were using the Covid-19 vaccination programme to exploit people and had received a scam email himself claimi

Anger as Scottish affordable home budget slashed by £268m

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has condemned the Scottish Government’s decision to cut investment in social and affordable homes by £268m. The move, revealed by SNP Finance Secretary Kate Forbes in yesterday’s Scottish Budget, was immediately condemned by housing charity Shelt

MSP praises local NHS staff for vaccine roll-out

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston  has praised NHS staff working across Orkney and Shetland for their work delivering the Covid-19 vaccine roll out. Mr Halcro Johnston said “We owe a great debt to everyone who has been delivering the roll-out across the islands. “And i

Comment on Scottish Budget Announcement

Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “I am pleased that, as a result of record UK Government funding, key Scottish Conservative demands on income tax and NHS spending have been met in the Scottish budget.

Halcro Johnston hits out at SNP failures on A82 upgrade

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said the failure of the SNP Government to invest in upgrading the A82 is costing jobs in Fort William and Lochaber. Mr Halcro Johnston, the Scottish Conservative candidate for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch at this year’s Scottish Parliament election

Comment on Accounts Commission report on Council Funding

Commenting on the Accounts Commission report on council funding and the impact of Covid-19, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “The Commission simply confirms what we have long been arguing - that the SNP Government has cynically squeezed funding for our local councils

Scottish Budget must include measures to support Highlands and Islands

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has called on SNP ministers to ensure this week’s Scottish Government budget recognises the impact of the pandemic on his region. The Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Tourism said the Budget, due to be announced on Thursday, mus