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New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974.

Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, met with the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on Wednesday 5 February 2020 as part of his campaign to ensure a new prison is built in the Highlands. During the meeting the Cabinet Secretary reiterated that the Scottish Government’s priorities continue to be

When we came to office we promised to unite and level up, spreading opportunity across the whole United Kingdom.

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has reacted angrily to the announcement in today’s budget that Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to see its funding again slashed by the Scottish Government. Mr Cameron said: “I find it quite extraordinary that the SNP Government has decided to

Cairngorms National Park Authority, Highland Council and three community councils have submitted objections to the dualling of the A9 if a cycleway is not featured between Aviemore and Carrbridge. If Transport Scotland do not amend their proposals to feature a cycle route then there will be a Publi

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “I am extremely worried about the impact this ongoing ferry fiasco is having on the people and businesses who are reliant on the lifeline ferry routes that these vessels are supposed to be serving." “SNP ministers just don’t seem to understand how

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Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain today requested that the First Minister visit NHS Highland to meet with doctors, nurses and patients who are feeling ‘let down.’ The First Minister made no promises that she would accompany Edward Mountain MSP and meet with NHS Highland staff and patients.

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has responded to the decision of Nicola Sturgeon to spend yet more time at Holyrood debating a second independence referendum and whether or not to fly the EU flag at Holyrood. The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “People across the Highlands and Is

Scottish Mountain Rescue and Mountaineering Scotland today held a reception at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate the dedication and expertise of the volunteers and professionals who provide a world class mountain safety information, training and rescue service. After attending the reception High