Edward Mountain has today challenged the SNP Government on the lack of investment and delays to the construction of HMP Highland, the replacement prison for HMP Inverness.
The SNP Government today released its draft infrastructure plan for 2021/22 to 2025/26 which stated the following aim: “Replace
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today launched his Winter Economy Plan, our economic response to the Coronavirus pandemic for the coming winter. Read his speech in full.
Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, has today raised a mug in support of Macmillan’s 30th Coffee Morning and is encouraging his constituents to do the same.
The annual event is dedicated to bringing people together over a cuppa to raise vital funds for the cancer charity.
The number of Special Constables in the Highlands has fallen by over 40% since 2013 according to new figures released by Police Scotland.
The figures from a freedom of information request show that since 2013 51 officers have been lost, with numbers down from 123 in 2013 to 72 in 2020.
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Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain today has called for NHS Highland to rollout a survey to all employees to gauge how widespread the bullying culture remains within the health board since the publication of the Sturrock Report.
The call was made after BBC Radio Scotland reported ongoing is
Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis over Brexit.
The challenges faced by Highland employers and apprentices during the pandemic were raised today by Edward Mountain MSP during a session of Scottish Parliament portfolio questions.
Some apprentices are unable to drive and are therefore reliant on transport from their work colleagues.
