MSP 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…
READ FULL STORYJamie Halcro Johnston has accused the SNP of letting down rural Scotland. Speaking during a budget debate, the shadow rural economy secretary pointed to proposals…
READ FULL STORYConservative 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 STORYAn MSP has highlighted concerns about the impact the pandemic is having on the mental health of young people. Jamie Halcro Johnston suggested the prolonged…
READ FULL STORYHighlands 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…
READ FULL STORYHighlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) should have the resources it needs to support economic recovery. That is the cry from Jamie Halcro Johnston, who says…
READ FULL STORYHighlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has been appointed to the Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet by party leader, Douglas Ross. Mr Halcro Johnston, who…
READ FULL STORYA Highlands and Islands MSP has voiced support for plans to ensure local authorities have final say on planning applications. Jame Halcro Johnston is backing…
READ FULL STORYAn SNP MSP has refused to answer why she voted against publishing legal advice behind a courtroom battle involving Alex Salmond.
READ FULL STORYAn 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 STORYThe distress being caused to care home residents who are isolated from relatives has been highlighted by Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston. The…
READ FULL STORYThe breaking of coronavirus rules by SNP MP Margaret Ferrier has been condemned by isles politicians of different parties. Ms Ferrier travelled from Glasgow to…
READ FULL STORYThe Scottish government did not consult students bodies before imposing restrictions on students last week, a minister has told MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston. Higher education…
READ FULL STORYAn isles politicians has shown his support for a major annual charity event in the fight against cancer. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston…
READ FULL STORYAn MSP has highlighted initiatives designed to promote tree planting at home and to protect tropical rain forests overseas.
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