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
SNP Government want to use payment allocations to cover funding gaps they have created 4th November 2019 Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron has warned the Scottish Government to heed the concerns of Scotland’s farmers and crofters after... Local News
Gary Mulvaney selected for Argyll & Bute 2nd November 2019 Gary Mulvaney has been announced as the Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Argyll & Bute in the forthcoming General Election on December 12th... Local News
Campbeltown Creamery set to close 1st November 2019 First Milk has announced its intention to close Campbeltown Creamery, putting 14 jobs at risk. The Creamery was put up for sale in April 2018 when First Milk... Local News
SNP attempt to evade responsibility for budget problems 31st October 2019 Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron has criticised SNP politicians Mike Russell and Brendan O'Hara after they attempted to evade... Local News
THREAT TO JOBS AT CAMPBELTOWN WIND TURBINE FACTORY 31st October 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is backing calls for the Scottish Government to support efforts to save jobs at the CS Wind turbine factory in... Local News
Good quality and accessible housing is a must 30th October 2019 I was delighted to meet with Islay Development Initiative members in Bowmore today. I was given details on the planned development of the 264 acre Cornabus... Local News
Cameron confirms Scottish Conservatives are targeting Argyll and Bute 30th October 2019 Confirmation that a General Election will now take place on 12th December has been welcomed by Highlands and Islands Conservative MSP Donald Cameron. Mr Cameron... Local News
Transport System must deliver for Island and Rural Scotland 29th October 2019 NFU Scotland has called on Scotland’s transport system to deliver reliable and cost-effective transportation between island, rural and semi-rural locations in... Local News
MSP urges ambassador to help scotch the whisky tariff 29th October 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging the American ambassador to intervene in the trade war between the EU and the US which has led to a 25% tariff... Local News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
