Halcro Johnston wants support for businesses speeded up
Businesses in the isles are still waiting to access vital business support from the Scottish government, according to Tory list MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston.
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Carmichael calls on PM to be guided by science over coronavirus
Criticism has been levelled against Boris Johnson’s lockdown exit strategy, with Shetland’s MP claiming the Prime Minister is coming under too much pressure from Conservative
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Tory MSP welcomes Jackson Carlaw as party’s leader
Highlands and Islands Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the appointment of Jackson Carlaw as the party’s leader in Holyrood.
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MSPs to debate centralisation of air traffic control services
A debate is being brought to the Scottish parliament following concerns over plans to centralise air traffic control services across the Highlands and Islands.
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The Northern Isles MP has been told to “stop playing political games” and get behind Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal.
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Decision to scrap ‘named person’ scheme is welcomed
Politicians from various parties have queued up to welcome the Scottish government’s decision to scrap its unpopular “named person” scheme.
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Tory MSP says Ruth Davidson has made ‘enormous contribution’
Tory MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has paid tribute to Ruth Davidson, following her decision to stand down as Scottish Conservative leader.
READ FULL STORYHalcro Johnston accuses Brexit candidate of betraying unionists
Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has accused a Brexit Party candidate in the forthcoming European Parliament elections of “a betrayal of unionist voters”.
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MSP stops short of calling for Up-Helly-A’ reform
An MSP has refused to enter the Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ sexism debate, but insisted traditions should change.
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Halcro Johnston welcomes comments from senior SNP minister on ferry funding
Signs have emerged of a softening in the Scottish government’s approach to fair ferry funding, with one Tory MSP insisting a senior SNP colleague has
READ FULL STORYCouncil faces biggest cuts in country, says MSP
Bigger cuts will have to be made in Shetland next year than in any other council in Scotland, an MSP claims.
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Scottish government fails to meet self-imposed RET deadline
The Scottish government has failed to meet the deadline it set itself to introduce a version of Road Equivalent Tariff on NorthLink’s ferry fares.
READ FULL STORYMSP demands more mental health support for islands
List MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has called on the Scottish government to do more to tackle specific mental health issues that can affect islanders.
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Islands Bill praised by Halcro Johnston and Finnie
The Islands Bill has been hailed as a “real achievement” towards making sure islands communities thrive.
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