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MSP backs deer collision warnings

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has added his voice to warnings for motorists to take extra care due to the risk of collisions with deer as the nights draw in. Mr Halcro Johnston issued his warning after NatureScot, – in conjunction with Transport Scotland and Traffic Scotland

Sturgeon needs to act on ferry crisis - Cameron

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP Government’s refusal to heed recommendations from CalMac on how many new ferries the operator required to service its routes has led directly to the crisis that has overtaken Scotland’s ferry service. No fewer than 16 of CalMac’s 3

Welcome for £1.9bn of support for farmers and crofters

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed a £1.9bn financial commitment to Scottish agriculture in the UK Government’s budget delivered yesterday by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. The government has committed to maintain the funding available to farmers and land managers in every

The Old Forge Community Pub awarded funding in UK budget

Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed news that Scotland’s most remote mainland pub, The Old Forge in Knoydart, has been awarded over £200,000 in funding from Rishi Sunak’s UK budget.  The package has been awarded directly to The Old Forge Community Benefit

Cameron Comments on the Budget

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has given a warm welcome to Rishi Sunak’s budget. The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “The measures announced today by Rishi Sunak are very good news indeed for the Highlands and Islands and underpin our economic recovery from the pandemic." “The free

Halcro Johnston Comments on the Budget

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has given a warm welcome to Rishi Sunak’s budget, describing it is as “a significant boost for the Highlands and Islands.” The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “I am very pleased that the Chancellor has frozen spirit duty which is great news for

New defibrillator network can help save lives

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging people and organisations hosting defibrillators in their communities to ensure they are registered with a new a UK-wide national defibrillator network. The Circuit integrates with ambulance dispatch centres to direct bystan

Highlands and Islands MSP to lead ferry debate at Holyrood

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston will tomorrow lead a Holyrood debate on the growing crisis facing Scotland’s lifeline ferry services. The Scottish Parliament Member’s Debate has been called after a motion by the Scottish Conservative MSP achieved support from a number of partie