MSP calls for co-operation after ‘desperate’ human rights report
The report into human rights in the Highlands and Islands made for “desperate reading,” a list representative said. Labour MSP Rhoda Grant made the claim…
READ FULL STORYThe report into human rights in the Highlands and Islands made for “desperate reading,” a list representative said. Labour MSP Rhoda Grant made the claim…
READ FULL STORYAn isles MSP has criticised the Scottish government after they decided not to provide additional funding for an MRI scanner. Health secretary Jeane Freeman wrote…
READ FULL STORYFresh criticism has been levelled against plans to centralise air traffic control. Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has commented after the Scottish government’s Transport Secretary Michael…
READ FULL STORYShetland’s bespoke home testing system could be an example for other health authorities. That is the belief of Labour’s Rhoda Grant, who is asking Scottish…
READ FULL STORYLabour MSP Rhoda Grant has welcomed the SIC’s commitment to alleviate stigma over pupils receiving free school meals. Last week it was revealed that fewer
READ FULL STORYRhoda Grant has welcomed moves by Shetland Islands Council to return all schools to a hot meal service.
READ FULL STORYConcerns are being raised with government ministers over the mental health of students following a ban on socialising with anyone outside their accommodation.
READ FULL STORYAn MSP has called for an economic “shot in the arm” to support jobs and businesses in the region, following a report on the impact…
READ FULL STORYThe Scottish government has “no further excuse” for failing to roll out superfast broadband in the isles, an MSP has insisted.
READ FULL STORYGovernment cuts are putting workers at risk when safety is at the forefront of employees’ minds because of coronavirus. Labour has pointed to research it…
READ FULL STORYShetland has seen a 23 per cent increase in patients with a dangerous lung condition over an eight year period, health figures have revealed.
READ FULL STORYSeafarers are being offered a consultative ballot on industrial action amid claims seagoing staff at Marine Scotland are being paid thousands less than those on
READ FULL STORYRenewed criticism has been levelled against the Scottish government over its controversial plans to abolish the governing board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Labour MSP…
READ FULL STORYMSPs are still waiting for answers from the Scottish government over fears that a new nationwide board to co-ordinate Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish
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