Innes Munro selected for Cromarty Firth by-election. Wednesday, 24 July, 2024 Innes Munro, a driven and passionate 20-year-old lifelong resident and worker in the Highlands, is proud to announce his candidacy for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party in the Cromarty Firth ward of the Highland Council. Following the recent resignation of two Highland Councillors, Innes is eager to bring his youthful energy and deep-rooted commitment to the community as an elected... Local News
HMP Highland costs rocket as project pays high price for SNP's long delays, says Edward Mountain MSP 10th November 2022 Following reports that the cost for the delivering HMP Highland have risen to nearly £140m, Edward Mountain MSP said: “The cost for the long-delayed prison is... Local News
“We should never forget they have given their all for our today” says Edward Mountain MSP in Remembrance speech at Holyrood 8th November 2022 Edward Mountain MSP today paid tribute to current and former Armed Services personnel for their service and sacrifice, in a Holyrood debate on Remembrance... Local News
Cllr Helen Crawford takes Highland concerns about Early Years funding to Holyrood 8th November 2022 Scottish Conservative Highland Councillor Helen Crawford met with Edward Mountain MSP and Stephen Kerr MSP on Tuesday 8th November at the Scottish Parliament to... Local News
Comment: Northlink fares to Orkney 7th November 2022 Responding to today’s announcement from transport minister Jenny Gilruth, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “While a fare freeze is welcome... Opinions
Comment: Northlink fares to Orkney 7th November 2022 Responding to today’s announcement from transport minister Jenny Gilruth, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “While a fare freeze is welcome... Opinions
Questions raised about Tim Hair’s role in missing LNG parts for MV Glen Sannox 1st November 2022 Edward Mountain MSP, the former Convener of the REC Committee which undertook the Ferries Inquiry, today challenged the Deputy First Minister as to why... Local News
Support for dog-theft bill consultation 1st November 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed proposals by Conservative colleague Maurice Golden MSP to introduce specific new laws to crack down... Holyrood News
Comment: NFU Scotland rally at the Scottish Parliament 1st November 2022 Speaking ahead of the National Farmers Union Scotland rally at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 2 November, Highlands and Islands Conservative MSP Jamie... Holyrood News
Comment from Jamie Halcro Johnston - New Belford Hospital 28th October 2022 Commenting on NHS Highland’s announcement that the completion date for the new Belford hospital in Fort William will be pushed back by two years to 2028... Local News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
Amanda Milling: We’ve outdone Labour in getting females to the top 1st December 2020 Hundreds of women have put themselves forward to be potential Conservative candidates in the past two weeks. National News
Our 2020 Spending Review Delivers on the Priorities of the British People 25th November 2020 We are providing £280 billion to get our country through coronavirus. Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review sets out how. National News
Our 2020 Spending Review Delivers on the Priorities of the British People 25th November 2020 We are providing £280 billion to get our country through coronavirus. Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review sets out how. National News
The Spending Review 2020 in Full 25th November 2020 Read and watch the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review in full. National News