Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston will today vote against a proposal to introduce vaccine passports in Scotland.
The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “The measures proposed by the SNP Government are last-minute, ill-considered and unworkable. To have any chance of being
Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged over the Scottish Government’s shambolic handling of the centralisation of air traffic control in the Highlands and Islands .
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron, who questioned Ms Sturgeon over the issue at First Minister’s Questions earlier today, said: “T
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This is a welcome investment which I’m sure will enhance the experience of visitors venturing up to the Ptarmigan. The use of 3D technology to provide a view, even if the mountain itself is obscured by the weather, is a particula
Six Regional MSPs and an MP have joined forces to call on the Scottish Government for additional support for the delivery of mental health care in rural Highland communities.
The cross-party effort has come after Edward Mountain MSP and Rhoda Grant MSP led discussions with NHS Highland during the s
Rachel Howells, a care practitioner from Alness and who works for Highland Home Carers, has been nominated as a Local Hero by Edward Mountain MSP.
Edward Mountain praised the “tremendous work” of Rachel Howells who went above and beyond during the pandemic to help vulnerable people and ensure
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that repeated failings by SNP ministers, compounded by a lack of accountability, have contributed to the ferry crisis which has afflicted island communities this year.
Speaking in a debate on Reserved Board Seats for Islanders, proposed
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that he fears that the SNP’s coalition with the Greens could undermine business confidence just as a survey of local businesses, conducted during June, but published today, indicated rising optimism in the business community.
The Scottis
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP must not allow its alliance with the Scottish Greens to undermine business confidence.
The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “The HIE survey shows that businesses across the Highlands and Islands are beginning to feel more optimistic
Edward Mountain MSP today commended the sacrifices of service personnel during their twenty-year deployment to Afghanistan during a Holyrood Debate.
During his speech Edward Mountain also highlighted the support the UK Government is providing for Afghans arriving in the UK.
‘Operation Warm Welcome
Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has accused Emma Roddick MSP of ignoring the desperate need for new road infrastructure across the Highlands by “currying favour” with the Scottish Greens.
During a session of Holyrood questions on the coalition agreement between the SNP and Scottish Green
