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Cameron demands Covid vaccine plan

Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has said that SNP Ministers must outline how they are planning for a Covid-19 vaccine rollout across Scotland this week. The Highlands and Islands MSP said:  “People are understandably feeling positive about a potential vaccine for Coronavirus, which

Praise for Islay schools fundraising for Children in Need

The fundraising efforts of children from two primary schools in Islay – Port Ellen and Bowmore - has won recognition in the Scottish Parliament. Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron was so impressed by their fundraising dance video to the tune of “Jerusalema” (by Master KG, featuring Nomce

More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme

Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected in the months ahead – giving opportunity and hope to thousands of young people.

Comment on new Coastal Flood Warning System

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging residents in the Western Isles to sign up for a new Coastal Flood Warning System. Mr Cameron said: “In recent years we  have been experiencing more and more extreme weather events which makes the introduction of this new service very

Tourism businesses invited to discussion with Scottish Conservative leader

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging the owners of hospitality and tourism businesses in Argyll and Bute to take part in a Zoom-enabled discussion about the future of the sector with Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross. Mr Ross is hosting the meeting this Thursday (12t

Cameron urges Covid-testing for Calmac ferry staff

Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has written to the Scottish Government urging it to introduce regular and rapid Covid-testing for Calmac ferry staff. Mr Cameron, a Highlands and Islands MSP, acted after concerns were raised at outbreaks of coronavirus in several island communities, incl