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Connectivity boost for Highlands and Islands welcomed by MSP

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the UK Government’s £1bn mobile connectivity programme is good news for his region. People in rural Scotland, Wales and the North East of England will enjoy huge improvements in their mobile coverage due to the new Shared Rural Network sch

MSP says Small Isles are yet another victim of SNP ferry fiasco

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that the Small Isles (the Inner Hebrides islands of Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna) are the latest victims of the SNP’s ferry fiasco which is affecting island communities across the north and west of Scotland. The Scottish Conservative MSP sa

Cameron presses Sturgeon on distancing rules

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has pressed the First Minister about the discrepancy between social distancing rules at cultural venues compared to hospitality. The Scottish Conservative MSP challenged Nicola Sturgeon on the subject yesterday during the First Minister’s Covid update o

SNP must act on ferry concerns - Cameron

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that SNP ministers must act to reassure island communities badly affected by the ongoing crisis affecting lifeline ferry services. His comments came after the Harris Transport Forum yesterday called for a dedicated ferry to service their commun

​​​​​​​Chronic pain concerns raised by MSP

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has expressed concern about the length of time some local residents are having to wait for a referral to a chronic pain clinic in the NHS Highland health board region. Mr Halcro Johnston said that newly released statistics covering the quarter to

Furlough scheme supporting 14,800 in Highland

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that the UK Government’s furlough scheme is still playing a vital role in protecting jobs and livelihoods across the Highlands and Islands “The latest figures, which take us to the end of April, show that across the Highland Council area

Furlough scheme supporting 4,400 in Argyll and Bute

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the UK Government’s furlough scheme is still playing a vital role in protecting jobs and livelihoods in Argyll and Bute. The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “The latest figures, which take us to the end of April, show that 4,400 people acr

MSP warns over wildfires risk across Highlands and Islands 

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is urging local people and visitors to be especially vigilant about the risk of wildfires after fire crews were called out to tackle a blaze at Loch Morlich in the Cairngorms National Park. Mr Halcro Johnston, who was species champion for the cap