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GERS figures show independence would devastate Highlands and Islands says MSP

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that new Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) statistics have shown that independence would devastate public services in his region. The Scottish Conservative MSP said that the statistics show that there is an “enormous gap”

Donald Cameron slams ministers over ferry failures

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has slammed Scottish Government ministers over their repeated failures to get a grip on the problems facing ferry users in the Highlands and Islands. Mr Cameron spoke after negotiations between the owner of Ferguson Marine and the Scottish Government de

MSP signs Fight for Nature pledge

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has committed to fight for Scotland’s nature by signing Scottish Environment Link’s “Standing up for Nature” pledge. Mr Cameron is the Scottish Parliament’s species champion for the merlin, a rare breeding bird that can still be found in his Highlands a

RURAL CRIME HITS SEVEN YEAR HIGH

Commenting on NFU Mutual’s 2019 report on rural crime, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “Last year rural crime cost Scotland an estimated £1.6m.  However what that bald figure hides is the stress and anxiety that it is causing many people working in rural areas of S

We’re injecting £1.8 billion more into our hospitals

As part the Conservatives’ healthcare policy commitment to strengthening our NHS, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a £1.8 billion cash injection to ensure that frontline services have the funding that they need.