Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, continues to press the Scottish Government for a clear timetable for the delivery of superfast broadband to the Highlands.
During Virtual Portfolio Questions at the Scottish Parliament, Edward Mountain MSP asked the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and t
Edward Mountain MSP today called on the Scottish Government to announce a council tax holiday for B&Bs which do not pay business rates.
The Highlands and Islands MSP is a vocal campaigner on the issue of supporting Highland tourism and, more recently, campaigned to secure a new £3 million fund
The SNP is “going backwards” when it comes to helping businesses affected by coronavirus – after it emerged the number of firms awaiting support has actually risen in the last week.
New statistics reveal there are 15,722 firms in retail, hospitality and tourism across Scotland who have asked for SN
Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has hailed the UK Government’s job retention scheme for helping to protect thousands of jobs across Argyll and Bute.
The latest figures from HMRC show that a total of 628,200 people across Scotland have been protected by the so-called furlough scheme, wi
Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, celebrated the fundraising efforts of Margaret Payne during Tuesday’s Holyrood debate on communities.
Edward Mountain MSP said in his speech “We should never overlook that Highlanders and Islanders are known, above anyone else in Scotland, for their gener
Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, is delighted that Highland One Stop Shop has secured funding to ensure the service can continue until March 2021.
In a Scottish Parliament debate on supporting communities, Edward Mountain MSP stated that it is essential that the Scottish Government conti
Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron is backing calls for the Scottish Government to provide clearer guidance to the self-catering sector as businesses struggle to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Cameron, a Highlands and Islands MSP, has recently submitted a number of questions to the
Commenting after the Tourism Secretary confirmed that the Scottish Government hoped tourism businesses might be able to reopen from 15th July, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said:
“I am pleased that the Scottish Government has finally made an announcement that offers some h
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is backing calls from Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw for the SNP to get on top of testing care home staff in the NHS Highland region.
Mr Carlaw challenged SNP First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on the matter today at First Minister’s
