Eagle secures Parliamentary win over calls to axe the Family Farm Tax Thursday, 21 November, 2024 Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Fishing, Tim Eagle MSP, secured a rare Parliamentary victory for the Scottish Conservatives over the UK Labour Government's changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Relief. In a Scottish Conservative-led debate, the motion tabled by Tim Eagle secured a majority of votes from other parties to call on the Labour Government to... Local News
Welcome for re-opening of public toilets 3rd July 2020 The first re-opening of public toilets by Argyll and Bute Council has been welcomed by local elected representatives. Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron... Local News
Concern over rural buses 3rd July 2020 Two local politicians are raising concerns about the impact on rural communities of a reduction in bus services. Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said:... Local News
Campbeltown deserves better 3rd July 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that Campbeltown deserves better than to lose its ferry service until 2021. Mr Cameron, who received... Local News
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right 2nd July 2020 Humza Yousaf has admitted to getting a basic part of his own Hate Crime Bill and completely wrong. The wording of the proposed law is wider than the SNP Justice... Local News
Dunoon Grammar wins UK awards for fourth year running 1st July 2020 A group of pupils from Dunoon Grammar have won at the Apps for Good UK awards 2020 for the fourth year running – beating off stiff competition from schools from... Local News
MSP urges rethink on ban on church services 30th June 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that he would like the Scottish Government to rethink its decision to allow pubs to re-open while refusing... Local News
Commitment to food standards welcomed by MSP 30th June 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed a commitment by the UK Government to maintain the highest food and animal welfare standards in any future... Local News
Decent broadband is essential for the economy 30th June 2020 Sturgeon must get a grip of the broadband rollout. The SNP already broke their manifesto promise to bring superfast broadband to every part of Scotland by 2021... Local News
Cameron seeks ferry explanation 29th June 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has written to CalMac seeking an explanation for the suspension of the Ardrossan to Campeltown ferry service. He has... Local News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
