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This year’s World Cancer Day more important than ever

This year’s World Cancer Day, which takes place on Thursday 4th February, could be the most important ever. That’s according to Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston who is concerned that, with reluctance from some folk to be seen to be putting more pressure on the health sector as i

MSP’s concerns over teen mental health

An MSP has highlighted concerns about the impact the pandemic is having on the mental health of young people. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston suggested the prolonged restrictions, absence from school and limits on social activity were leaving many feeling isolated from friends and f

Comment on ferry funding announcement

Commenting on last week’s Scottish Budget and the internal ferry funding announcements, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “It is welcome news that the Scottish Government has belatedly listened to the appeals of island politicians of all political colours, albeit the t

MSP warns over Covid vaccine scams

A Highlands and Islands MSP has warned over the threat from scammers exploiting the pandemic after being targeted himself. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said criminals were using the Covid-19 vaccination programme to exploit people and had received a scam email himself claimi

Anger as Scottish affordable home budget slashed by £268m

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has condemned the Scottish Government’s decision to cut investment in social and affordable homes by £268m. The move, revealed by SNP Finance Secretary Kate Forbes in yesterday’s Scottish Budget, was immediately condemned by housing charity Shelt

Please seek assistance if you have cancer worries - Cameron

The significance of World Cancer Day, which takes place on Thursday 4th February, is being highlighted by Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron. The Highlands and Islands MSP, who has lodged a motion marking the day in the Scottish Parliament, said: “World Cancer Day provides us wit

MSP praises local NHS staff for vaccine roll-out

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston  has praised NHS staff working across Orkney and Shetland for their work delivering the Covid-19 vaccine roll out. Mr Halcro Johnston said “We owe a great debt to everyone who has been delivering the roll-out across the islands. “And i