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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MSP ‘raises a mug’ in support of World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
An isles politicians has shown his support for a major annual charity event in the fight against cancer. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston…
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MSP backs conservation efforts
An MSP has highlighted initiatives designed to promote tree planting at home and to protect tropical rain forests overseas.
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MSP praises UK government’s Job Retention Scheme
Figures for the UK government’s Job Retention Scheme, which showed 3,100 jobs in Shetland had been protected, have been hailed by MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston….
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Isles MSP welcomes PM’s visit to Orkney
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s visit to Orkney this week shows his “commitment” to delivering for…
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Fresh concerns raised over air traffic control centralisation
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has raised fresh concerns over air traffic control centralisation. In a letter to Transport Secretary Michael Matheson, the…
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Calls for new tourism campaign made in light of closures caused by Covid-19
Calls are being made of the Scottish government to fund a campaign to support hospitality and tourism. It comes after businesses in England heard they…
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Highlands and Islands list MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is giving his strong backing to the Scottish Conservatives’ new “Open Our Schools” campaign.
READ FULL STORYFears fuel poverty could worsen for Shetland folk during Covid-19 lockdown
The Covid-19 lockdown could worsen fuel poverty for older and vulnerable folk, an isles politician has warned. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston raised…
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