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MSPs back livestock protection proposals

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed new legislation that will provide greater protection to farm animals at risk from attacks from dogs. Mr Halcro Johnston, the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy, gave his support in a speech delivered during the final stag

The toxic mix at the heart of the SNP is becoming clearer by the day

Opinions from the right and left of the political spectrum are equally scathing about the toxic environment and mentality that dominates the SNP leadership.   Back in February one left-wing website ran an article about the attempts to silence Craig Murray, and this week Fraser Nelson

Welcome for Project Gigabit investment in local schools and hospitals

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that the roll-out of the UK Government’s Project Gigabit scheme to schools, hospitals and rural GP surgeries throughout the Highlands and Islands is a major step forward in improving the region’s digital infrastructure. The project will

Cameron hails Scottish Conservative success in Argyll and Bute elections

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that Scottish Conservative success in two Argyll and Bute council by-elections bodes well for his party in May’s Scottish Parliament elections. The Conservatives gained a seat in the Helensburgh and Lomond South ward and increased their vote sh

Evasive Blackford urged to explain “failure to act” on harassment claims

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has added his voice to those calling on the MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, Ian Blackford, to explain delays in taking action sexual harassment allegations relating to two SNP MPs. The SNP’s Westminster Leader is under pressure after reports