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Statement on SNP's vaccine passports shambles - Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston will today vote against a proposal to introduce vaccine passports in Scotland. The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “The measures proposed by the SNP Government are last-minute, ill-considered and unworkable.  To have any chance of being

Sturgeon quizzed over air traffic control

Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged over the Scottish Government’s shambolic handling of the centralisation of air traffic control in the Highlands and Islands . Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron, who questioned Ms Sturgeon over the issue at First Minister’s Questions earlier today, said: “T

Edward Mountain MSP nominates Rachel Howells, from Alness, as a Local Hero

Rachel Howells, a care practitioner from Alness and who works for Highland Home Carers, has been nominated as a Local Hero by Edward Mountain MSP.  Edward Mountain praised the “tremendous work” of Rachel Howells who went above and beyond during the pandemic to help vulnerable people and ensure

Ministers’ failings caused ferry crisis – Halcro Johnston

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that repeated failings by SNP ministers, compounded by a lack of accountability, have contributed to the ferry crisis which has afflicted island communities this year. Speaking in a debate on Reserved Board Seats for Islanders, proposed

Further comment on HIE business survey

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that he fears that the SNP’s coalition with the Greens could undermine business confidence just as a survey of local businesses, conducted during June, but published today, indicated rising optimism in the business community. The Scottis

Comment on HIE business survey

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP must not allow its alliance with the Scottish Greens to undermine business confidence. The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “The HIE survey shows that businesses across the Highlands and Islands are beginning to feel more optimistic