Plans for a fairer dairy supply chain, announced today by the UK Government, have been welcomed by Shadow Rural Economy Secretary Jamie Halcro Johnston.
The announcement follows a 12-week consultation which took place last year and which sought views from dairy farmers and processors acro
Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has welcomed confirmation from the Ministry of Defence that the UK Armed Forces will help provide more support and start administering vaccines in Scotland to speed up the SNP’s slow rollout.
The Highlands and Islands MSP said: “The Defence Secretary
Jamie Halcro Johnston, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Tourism, has commented after taking part in today’s debate in the Scottish Parliament on the management of the procurement of two new ferries by the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity (REC) Committee.
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Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has said that the Scottish Government’s faltering vaccination programme is a growing cause for concern.
The Highlands and Islands MSP made his comments in response to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s update to the Scottish Parliament today.
He said: “It
This year’s World Cancer Day, which takes place on Thursday 4th February, could be the most important ever.
That’s according to Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston who is concerned that, with reluctance from some folk to be seen to be putting more pressure on the health sector as i
An MSP has highlighted concerns about the impact the pandemic is having on the mental health of young people.
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston suggested the prolonged restrictions, absence from school and limits on social activity were leaving many feeling isolated from friends and f
Commenting on last week’s Scottish Budget and the internal ferry funding announcements, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said:
“It is welcome news that the Scottish Government has belatedly listened to the appeals of island politicians of all political colours, albeit the t
Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain MSP has called out the Minister for Children and Young People for letting down children with disabilities in the Highlands.
On Monday, the Press & Journal reported that coronavirus-related delays have seen over 460 children left on NHS Highland’s waiti
A Highlands and Islands MSP has warned over the threat from scammers exploiting the pandemic after being targeted himself.
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said criminals were using the Covid-19 vaccination programme to exploit people and had received a scam email himself claimi
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has condemned the Scottish Government’s decision to cut investment in social and affordable homes by £268m.
The move, revealed by SNP Finance Secretary Kate Forbes in yesterday’s Scottish Budget, was immediately condemned by housing charity Shelt
