Criticism levelled against Fair Start Scotland scheme
Less than 10 per cent of people who took part in a Scottish government scheme aimed at providing long term employment opportunities were still in…
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MSPs disagree over budget announcement
The chancellor’s financial statement has been labelled a “stand-still” budget. Alistair Carmichael has voiced concern that many fiscal decisions have been put off until the…
READ FULL STORYMSP hits out at Scottish government over rural spending
Jamie Halcro Johnston has accused the SNP of letting down rural Scotland. Speaking during a budget debate, the shadow rural economy secretary pointed to proposals…
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MSP questions government priority over heart disease
Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has called for efforts to combat heart and circulatory disease to be given greater priority in future. The condition affects 68,000…
READ FULL STORYConcerns voiced over teen mental health
An MSP has highlighted concerns about the impact the pandemic is having on the mental health of young people. Jamie Halcro Johnston suggested the prolonged…
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Halcro Johnston welcomes furlough extension until end of April
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has praised ongoing UK government efforts to protect jobs in Shetland through the job retention scheme. The Tory MSP…
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Call on SNP to ensure enterprise agency has resources to do the job
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) should have the resources it needs to support economic recovery. That is the cry from Jamie Halcro Johnston, who says…
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Halcro Johnston appointed to shadow cabinet
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has been appointed to the Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet by party leader, Douglas Ross. Mr Halcro Johnston, who…
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Give councils final say on planning decisions, says MSP
A Highlands and Islands MSP has voiced support for plans to ensure local authorities have final say on planning applications. Jame Halcro Johnston is backing…
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Todd stays tight-lipped over Salmond row
An SNP MSP has refused to answer why she voted against publishing legal advice behind a courtroom battle involving Alex Salmond.
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Tory MSP says ‘urgent answers’ needed over National 5 decision
An MSP has described John Swinney’s decision to cancel next year’s National 5 exams as a disappointment “for pupils, parents and teaching staff”. Shadow Education…
READ FULL STORYHalcro Johnston highlights issue with care home isolation
The distress being caused to care home residents who are isolated from relatives has been highlighted by Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston. The…
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Politicians slam SNP MP Ferrier for breaking rules over coronavirus
The breaking of coronavirus rules by SNP MP Margaret Ferrier has been condemned by isles politicians of different parties. Ms Ferrier travelled from Glasgow to…
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Students deserve a lot better, MSP says
The Scottish government did not consult students bodies before imposing restrictions on students last week, a minister has told MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston. Higher education…
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