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SNP ‘creating uncertainty’ with warning of extending Covid restrictions

The SNP have been accused of “creating uncertainty” by warning that the vaccine passport scheme may be extended. In Tuesday’s Covid update, Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the government was considering expanding the vaccine passport scheme and the use of face masks. Scottish Conservative

Halcro Johnston comments on further delays to R100 broadband roll-out

Commenting on the latest SNP fiasco to blight the Highlands, Scottish Conservative Business Spokesman and Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “It is staggering that communities across the Highlands and Islands could end up waiting even longer before they gain access to decent

Comment on further delay to R100 broadband roll-out

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “It is unbelievable that the SNP Government is presiding over yet another infrastructure fiasco in the Highlands and Islands." “Not only is there no end in sight to the ferries crisis or in securing a permanent solution to closures of the A83

MSP demands action as police numbers fall in Argyll

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging the Scottish Government to back Scottish Conservative proposals for a Local Policing Act after new figures revealed a fall in the number of police officers in the Argyll and West Dunbartonshire division. The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “Si

MSP “disappointed” by SNP Minister’s pathetic response to ferries debate

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has been left “disappointed” by the SNP’s Transport Minister’s response to last week’s ferries debate at Holyrood. The Scottish Conservative MSP said Graeme Dey MSP, who replied on behalf of the Scottish Government, failed to grasp the seriousnes

RESPONSE TO COMMENTS ON UK/FRANCE FISHING DISPUTE

Responding to an exchange at Westminster between Liberal Democrat MP Alastair Carmichael and UK Secretary of State, George Eustice, on the fisheries dispute between the UK And French Governments, Scottish Conservative Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said:

MSP backs deer collision warnings

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has added his voice to warnings for motorists to take extra care due to the risk of collisions with deer as the nights draw in. Mr Halcro Johnston issued his warning after NatureScot, – in conjunction with Transport Scotland and Traffic Scotland

Sturgeon needs to act on ferry crisis - Cameron

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP Government’s refusal to heed recommendations from CalMac on how many new ferries the operator required to service its routes has led directly to the crisis that has overtaken Scotland’s ferry service. No fewer than 16 of CalMac’s 3

Welcome for £1.9bn of support for farmers and crofters

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed a £1.9bn financial commitment to Scottish agriculture in the UK Government’s budget delivered yesterday by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. The government has committed to maintain the funding available to farmers and land managers in every

The Old Forge Community Pub awarded funding in UK budget

Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed news that Scotland’s most remote mainland pub, The Old Forge in Knoydart, has been awarded over £200,000 in funding from Rishi Sunak’s UK budget.  The package has been awarded directly to The Old Forge Community Benefit