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First Minister blasted for not budging on school face masks

Douglas Ross has challenged the First Minister over her refusal to budge on the requirement for face masks to be worn in schools. The Scottish Conservative leader was responding after Nicola Sturgeon told parliament in her latest Covid update that the curb would remain in place, despite a host of e

Halcro Johnston seeking views on proposals to recall MSPs

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is encouraging local people to share their views on a proposed Removal and Recall bill in the Scottish Parliament. Mr Halcro Johnston is backing the bill which is being put forward by fellow Scottish Conservative MSP Graham Simpson. The plans, w

MSP urges response to Victims Law proposals

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging local people to engage in proposals for a new Victims Law. Mr Cameron issued his call after fellow Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Greene launched his Member’s Bill consultation to overhaul Scotland’s justice system and put victims of crime at

Comment on HIE business panel survey

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “The SNP Government must listen to what local businesses are telling them.  There are significant concerns about supply-chain and infrastructure issues which are being exacerbated by the lack of resilience of our road network, the on

Halcro Johnston to convene new islands forum at Holyrood

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has been elected Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s proposed new Cross-Party Group on Islands. Mr Halcro Johnston, who is from Orkney, has been the driving force behind the new group, and was elected uncontested at yesterday’s inaugural meetin

MSP calls for cancellation fund to protect hospitality jobs

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is calling on the Scottish Government to provide emergency funding to businesses in the hospitality sector which are already suffering major financial losses from renewed Covid restrictions. The Scottish Hospitality Group has estimated businesses