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SNP got Visitor Levy wrong from the start

The Scottish Government has been accused of ignoring local concerns of a new tax and being forced to review it less than a year after it was introduced.After questioning senior SNP ministers about the Visitor Levy, passed in July 2023 and currently being considered by councils in the Highlands and I

Orkney Council tax hiked 15%

Responding to today’s confirmation that council tax bills in Orkney are to rise by 15%, as of the 6th March making it the highest increase in Scotland, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “I am disappointed councillors have decided to go ahead with raising council tax by 15% d

MSP criticises First Minister’s failure to meet with Skye campaigners

Following the First Minister’s visit to Skye, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has criticised John Swinney’s failure to meet with local campaigners while on the island. Mr Halcro Johnston MSP said: “Once again, we see another hard hat and high vis visit to Skye from the Scottish

Kemi’s statement on Ukraine

Ukraine is fighting for the same freedom, democracy and sovereignty we enjoy in the UK – we must support them