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8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference

Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So we’ve put together this guide to some of the great fringe events going on during Conservative Party Conference 2019.

Conservative Party Conference 2019: Everything you need to know

Now that Conservative Party Conference is upon us, we have put together everything you need to know. From the key events and who is attending to where you can watch what’s going on, read below for a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know.

The Prime Minister’s Welcome to Conference

At Conservative Party Conference on Sunday, Boris Johnson spoke to Party Conference about his vision for Britain. We will get Brexit done, so we can deliver on the people's priorities: our NHS, schools, and our police.

MSP urges the Scottish Government to support Highland Befrienders

Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, has today pressed the Scottish Government to commit funding to support the work of Highland Befrienders. During a session of portfolio questions at the Scottish Parliament, Edward Mountain MSP asked the Scottish Government “what action it is tak

“Alarming” rise in sexual crimes in the Highlands since last year

Recorded Crime in Scotland 2018-19 published today, shows that sexual crimes in the Highlands have risen by 34% and have risen by 8% nationally. Overall crimes in the Highlands have decreased by 3% per cent, however, crime has risen in Scotland as a whole by 1 per cent, or almost 2,000 crimes. Edw

MSP welcomes scrapping of “Named Persons” plan

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the scrapping of the SNP Government’s plan for a “Named Persons” scheme. Mr Cameron, who is the Scottish Conservatives’ Policy Co-ordinator, said: “I share the widespread relief that this terrible scheme has been consigned to the dustb

MSP concerned about hospital discharge delays

Donald Cameron, Scottish Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands, has highlighted newly released figures which show that NHS Western Isles and NHS Highland have the highest rates of delayed discharge in Scotland.

UK economic growth continues – record numbers are in full time work

New figures show that the UK economy continues to grow and wages continue to rise. With more people in full-time jobs than ever before, more people have the security of a regular wage. And with wages still growing faster than prices, people have more money in their pockets.

Donald Cameron welcomes UK Government announcement on student visas

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has warmly welcomed the decision by the UK Government that there will be two year post study work visas for international students. Mr Cameron said: “Scottish Conservatives have argued for this change and the announcement shows that the UK Government is