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Cameron hails Scottish Conservative success in Argyll and Bute elections

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that Scottish Conservative success in two Argyll and Bute council by-elections bodes well for his party in May’s Scottish Parliament elections. The Conservatives gained a seat in the Helensburgh and Lomond South ward and increased their vote sh

Evasive Blackford urged to explain “failure to act” on harassment claims

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has added his voice to those calling on the MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, Ian Blackford, to explain delays in taking action sexual harassment allegations relating to two SNP MPs. The SNP’s Westminster Leader is under pressure after reports

Sturgeon fails once again to commit to date for Rest and Be Thankful

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has expressed frustration after the First Minister failed to commit the Scottish Government to a firm date for a permanent solution to the problems afflicting the A83 trunk road at the Rest and Be Thankful. Mr Cameron directly challenged Nicola Sturgeon

Jobs must come first, says Halcro Johnston

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said helping people back into work after the Covid pandemic must be a priority for the next Scottish Government. Speaking following their announcement at last weekend’s Scottish Conservative Conference, the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Ru

Sturgeon's story coming apart at the seams

In a devastating revelation made under Parliamentary privilege, David Davis MP has told the UK Parliament that a whistleblower has provided information that "point to collusion, perjury, up to criminal conspiracy" around the Salmond affair.  If it is true that Sturgeon's Chief of Staff knew ab

Welcome for year-round opening of public toilets

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the decision of Argyll and Bute Council to make an additional budget allocation to ensure that all public conveniences in Argyll and Bute can be opened year-round. The decision to allocate £330,000 which will allow the toilets to be ma