MSPs have today unanimously voted against controversial proposals to change several Highland Council wards, and which had the potential to reduce local representation in the region.
Edward Mountain MSP has welcomed this development and called it a “victory for common sense and a huge relief” for ru
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “It is dismaying that so much taxpayers’ money, which could have been spent on healthcare, is being paid to staff who have suffered bullying and, of course, deserve to be compensated.
“This shocking episode demonstrates the importance of proper go
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said he is disappointed local SNP and Green MSPs have failed to support his motion on Scotland’s ambulance crisis.
The Scottish Conservative MSP spoke out after his motion, which will be debated tomorrow (Tuesday) in the Scottish Parlia
The Highlands continues to be in the midst of a mental health crisis and we need to see action urgently.
Years of under-resourcing our overstretched mental health teams has seen waiting lists become longer and longer. Tragically, for some, the wait has been too long.
Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has pressed the SNP Government to bring forward crofting reform legislation by the end of 2022.
Edward Mountain MSP challenged the SNP Rural Affairs Secretary to press ahead with the long-delayed crofting reform instead of more “dither and delay”.
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The growing crisis facing Scotland’s ambulance provision will be discussed in the Scottish Parliament next week after Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston secured cross-party support for a debate highlighting the challenges facing the service.
The Scottish Conservative MSP said
The success of Kinlochshiel Shinty Club in winning the sport’s most prestigious competition has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament.
The club, based at Balmacara near Kyle of Lochalsh, won the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup with a 3-1 victory over Lovat in Oban, the first time they’ve won
Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain is calling on the SNP Government to set a target date for the return of more normal, face-to-face GP services.
Edward Mountain’s call comes after the Scottish Conservatives led a debate in the Scottish Parliament urging for SNP Ministers to commit to outlin
The Deputy First Minister has admitted to “a difference of opinion” with leading Scottish business organisations over the introduction of vaccine passports for hospitality venues.
During questioning by Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston earlier today in the Scottish Parliamen
Commenting on news that CalMac is drafting in a 23-year-old ferry to temporarily replace the 36-year-old MV Hebridean Isles which has broken down, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron, said:
“Given that the operational life-span of a ferry is supposed to be 25 years it speaks vol
