Stroke group praised in parliament
The hard work of a long-running group that supports stroke victims is being recognised in the Scottish parliament.
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MSP blast’s independence ‘political obsession’
An MSP has slammed the SNP’s priorities as “utterly ridiculous” following a debate in parliament on independence. Jamie Halcro Johnston has included the need for…
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MSP pays tribute to Sturgeon’s achievements as FM
Nicola Sturgeon made a “positive impact” on the lives of children in care, an opposition MSP has claimed. Jamie Halcro Johnston paid tribute to the…
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NorthLink responds after photos of crowded ferry spark demands for improvements
NorthLink has responded to mounting concerns about over-crowding after photos of folk sleeping on the floor led to demands for action.
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MSP writes to council about ‘totally inappropriate’ survey
A Scottish Conservative MSP has written to the SIC to ask if pupils will be sent a controversial Scottish government census into health and wellbeing….
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MSP slams Scottish government record on R100 roll out
Criticism has been levelled at the Scottish government following a further delay in its flagship broadband programme. List MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has described as…
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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…
READ FULL STORYCall 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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