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17,730 Highland jobs being protected by the UK Government's furlough scheme

Edward Mountain MSP for the Highlands and Islands Region has highlighted the ongoing economic support being provided by the UK Government through the furlough scheme. Edward Mountain MSP says it shows the UK Government are continuing to step up at every turn to protect vital jobs and livelihoods in

Edward Mountain re-elected to Holyrood

Edward Mountain, who was ranked second on the Scottish Conservatives regional list of candidates for the Highlands and Islands Region, has been re-elected to the Scottish Parliament. This re-election was confirmed following a strong second-place performance in the Inverness and Nairn constituency v

A big Thank You to all our members and supporters

A huge thank you to everyone across the Highlands who supported or volunteered in the campaigns, as well as our excellent candidates who fought so hard to ensure we enjoyed electoral success on Thursday.  You did an excellent job. Against all expectations and the pundits’ predic

SNP slammed over wasted spending at Rest and Be Thankful

SNP ministers have been severely criticised after it was revealed that millions of pounds have been wasted on unsuccessful mitigation measures at the Rest and Be Thankful on the A83 trunk road in Argyll and Bute. The scale of spending – nearly £3m over five years - was revealed in a response to a F

The Real Cost of 14 Years of SNP Economic Policy Failures

Detailed reports by respected entities like Oxford Economics (attached to this article) do not generally take political sides or constitutional perspectives.  They offer a sober view of the real world, inviting the reader to consider conclusions drawn, and reach their own assessment of the fact

Ross fillets Sturgeon in Party Leaders' Debate

Douglas Ross MP's strong performance last night has been welcomed by members and voters looking for a clear alternative to Nicola Sturgeon's Neverendum obsession. On oil and gas, a key sector in the North East, Douglas was the only Party leader to emphasise the importance of the jobs it creates and