Party Chairman Oliver Dowden addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021, promoting the Conservatives as a decent, tolerant party which is delivering for Britain.
On 3 October 2021, we announced allocations of £25 million for local projects aimed at increasing the safety of public spaces for all, with a particular focus on tackling violence against women and girls.
Nicola Sturgeon has again refused to back down over the SNP’s shambolic vaccine passport scheme, despite mounting business and opposition criticism.
Under pressure from Scottish Conservative Leader Douglas Ross, the First Minister conceded she didn’t know what consultation the government had undert
Virgin Money have announced that they are to close three branches in the Highlands, at Oban, Portree and Wick.
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “This is very disappointing news coming on the back of other bank closures across the Highlands and Islands. This announ
Virgin Money have announced that they are to close three branches in the Highlands at Oban, Portree and Wick.
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This is extremely disappointing news. This closure will mean that Virgin Money’s Portree customers will be left withou
The Scottish Government has been urged to prioritise investment in new ferries for Scotland’s island communities as the SNP's ferries fiasco continues to spiral out of control.
Questioning Finance Secretary Kate Forbes at a meeting of the Scottish Parliament’s Economy Committee earlier today (29 Se
The Scottish Government has been told to listen to businesses and finally drop its chaotic plans to introduce vaccine passports.
Speaking in a Scottish Parliament debate on the scheme, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said that proposals to introduce the passports from this
The First Minister has today claimed that mental health care recruitment issues impacting NHS Highland are due to Brexit, a statement Edward Mountain MSP has called “shameful and disrespectful” to families and friends who have lost loved ones due to mental health issues.
The Highlands and Islands M
NHS Highland has confirmed that it expects to pay £3.4 million in settlements to former and current employees as a result of bullying.
Reacting to this news, Edward Mountain MSP commented:
“The expected sum of £3.4 million highlights just how big a problem bullying was and still is within NHS High
MSPs have today unanimously voted against controversial proposals to change several Highland Council wards, and which had the potential to reduce local representation in the region.
Edward Mountain MSP has welcomed this development and called it a “victory for common sense and a huge relief” for ru
