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SNP priorities “bewildering”, says MSP

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has described Nicola Sturgeon’s continued prioritising of another independence referendum as “bewildering”. The Scottish Conservative MSP was speaking after last weekend’s SNP conference was dominated by arguments over the costs of setting up an

Comment on proposed closure of TSB branch in Fort William

Commenting on the announcement by the TSB that it is proposing to close its branch in Fort William, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “I recognise that how individuals and businesses access banking is changing, but seeing branches lost in major towns like Fort Will

MSP recognises efforts of Storm Arwen responders

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has praised the efforts of workers and all those responding to the emergency conditions caused by Storm Arwen. Speaking ahead of a ministerial statement secured by the Scottish Conservatives in the Scottish Parliament later today, Mr Halcro

Small Business Saturday a reminder to shop small and shop locally, says MSP

Ahead of this weekend’s Small Business Saturday (4th December), Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has given his backing to the campaign to encourage people to support their local small businesses when shopping for Christmas. Mr Halcro Johnston, who is the Scottish

MSP urges Christmas shoppers to support local businesses

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging local people to support their local small businesses when shopping for Christmas. In the run-up to Small Business Saturday (4th December), Mr Cameron said: “Small businesses are the mainstay of our economy here in the Highlands and Islands, a

“Future Soldier” plans set to strengthen Army presence in Scotland

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that ‘Future Soldier’, the plan for a radical transformation of the British Army, confirms the importance of Scotland’s contribution to the UK’s armed forces. The plans, announced by Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, a former soldier in a Sc

Welcome for “green” distillery funding

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed an announcement that a “green” whisky project on Islay has been awarded funding by the UK Government. Protium Green Solutions, who are developing a system that uses hydrogen as a fuel source rather than oil in whisky production at the

Bottlenecks “hindering” Northern Isles’ economies

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said he recognises concerns that transport bottlenecks are “hindering” progress in developing economic activity in Orkney and Shetland. Mr Halcro Johnston, the Scottish Conservative Shadow Minister for Business, was speaking after issues arou

Comment: Halcro Johnston welcomes UK tidal boost

Commenting on the UK Government’s announcement of ring-fenced support for tidal power in the next round of Contracts for Difference, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This is an extremely welcome announcement from the UK Government and represents a step-change for tidal en