SNP's Blackford urged to explain “failure to act” on harassment claims Thursday, 18 March, 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has added his voice to those calling on the MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, Ian Blackford, to explain delays in taking action sexual harassment allegations relating to two SNP MPs. The SNP’s Westminster Leader is under pressure after reports emerged that his colleague, Patrick Grady MP, was forced to stand down as SNP Chief Whip, while another as yet... Local News
Jamie welcomes signing of the Islands Growth Deal 18th March 2021 Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP and Shadow Rural Economy Secretary Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “It’s great news to see this vital deal formerly... Local News
Jobs must come first, says Halcro Johnston 17th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said helping people back into work after the Covid pandemic must be a priority for the next Scottish... Local News
First Minister pressed for urgent statement on Lochaber smelter 11th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has today pressed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for an statement to be made to the Scottish Parliament on the... Local News
Concern over vaccine rollout progress in Moray 9th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has written to Health Secretary Jeane Freeman and the chief executive of NHS Grampian seeking assurances about... Local News
Halcro Johnston slams “knee-jerk” SNP reaction to UK investment 5th March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has accused the SNP of a “knee-jerk reaction” to UK Government plans for investment in Scotland. Chancellor... Local News
Halcro Johnston welcomes Budget for jobs and incomes 3rd March 2021 Commenting on today’s Budget, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This budget is great news for jobs and businesses across the Highlands and... Local News
Furloughed job numbers rising in Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch 2nd March 2021 Statistics released by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show that at January 31 some 19,500 jobs across the Highland Council area were reliant on the UK... Local News
Scottish Government concedes A9 dualling deadline is “very challenging” 2nd March 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that he is now deeply concerned that the SNP Government will miss their 2025 deadline to complete... Local News
Jamie calls for an end to “divisive politics” as Charles Kennedy documentary airs 23rd February 2021 A Highlands and Islands politician has said the type of vicious campaign fought to unseat the late Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy from his Ross, Skye... Local News
