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MSP urges response to short-term lets consultation

Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron has urged local people and businesses to respond to a Scottish Government consultation on new regulations for short-term lets. The consultation seeks views on the government's short-term lets draft Licensing Order and Business

Furlough scheme still supporting 8,700 Highland jobs

Highlands and Islands Jamie Halcro Johnston has highlighted the number of local jobs that are still being supported by the UK Government’s furlough scheme in the Highland council area. The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “There were estimated to be 8,700 people on furlough in Highland at the e

Rural economy “at risk” from SNP-Green agreement - Cameron

A Highlands and Islands MSP has warned that Scotland’s rural economy will be put at risk if the Scottish Greens are given the opportunity to influence the Scottish Government. Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron issued his warning after a letter was sent last week by a dozen organisa

MSP backs Mull residents’ demands for action on ferries

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has backed demands from residents of Mull and Iona for urgent action from the SNP Government to resolve the ferry crisis which is having a serious impact on the islands. The Mull and Iona Ferry Committee today wrote to SNP Transport Minister Graeme Dey

Halcro Johnston welcomes connectivity boost for Highlands and Islands

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the UK Government’s £1bn mobile connectivity programme, calling it very good news for his region. As a result of the new Shared Rural Network scheme, people in rural parts of the United Kingdom stand to enjoy huge impr

Halcro Johnston: SNP must use “banked” UK funding to save tourism

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has urged SNP ministers to use millions of pounds of unspent Covid cash to support struggling tourism businesses across the Highlands and Islands. The Shadow Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise made the call after it was revealed

MSP demands Sturgeon takes action over ferry “disaster”

A Highlands and Islands MSP has demanded that Nicola Sturgeon takes personal responsibility for the crisis which has engulfed the ferry service across the West coast of Scotland. Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron said that islanders’ patience had finally snapped following the decision o

Welcome for Oban Harbour proposals

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has given a welcome to the prospect of  independent port trust status for Oban harbour. Mr Cameron commented after Argyll and Bute Council circulated a report which provided an update on proposals for the harbour which provides a base for ferry ser

MSP disappointed by “missed opportunity” on Covid testing

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that the failure of SNP ministers to adequately promote its own advice that people should take two Covid tests prior to travelling to Scotland’s islands was a missed opportunity to contain the spread of Covid-19. The Scottish Conservativ