Drugs ruining lives across the Highlands and Islands Thursday, 21 January, 2021 A Scottish Conservative MSP has warned that the impact of illegal drugs is being felt in communities across his region. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston made his comments after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon admitted the drugs epidemic afflicting Scotland, which cost 1,264 lives in 2019, was “our worst shame” and a “disgrace”. Mr Halcro Johnston said: “No-one should think that drugs... Local News
SNP need to get cash to local businesses and do it quicker 21st January 2021 Struggling local tourism businesses need to get promised financial support a lot quicker than is currently happening. That’s the call from Highlands and Islands... Holyrood News
Jamie backs efforts to tackle livestock worrying 21st January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has today backed plans to tackle the problem of livestock worrying. Mr Halcro Johnston, whose family farm in... Local News
Jamie praises Moray student’s musical charity performance 24th December 2020 A virtual orchestral performance of the classic Christmas carol Silent Night organised by a young Moray music student has won praise at the Scottish Parliament... Local News
Tourism businesses need help now 22nd December 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is urging the Scottish Government to ensure that the region’s beleaguered tourism sector receives the financial... Holyrood News
Wedgetail surveillance fleet to be based at RAF Lossiemouth 18th December 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This is an immensely significant announcement for the Moray economy which will create many more highly... Local News
Jamie welcomes Fisheries Act 25th November 2020 The Scottish Conservatives’ newly appointed Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy, Jamie Halcro Johnston, has joined Scottish fishing leaders in... Westminster News
MSP questions job support for fragile Highlands and Islands communities 28th October 2020 The impact of Covid-19 on jobs and businesses in the Highlands and Islands was raised at Holyrood today by regional MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston. Questioning... Holyrood News
Jamie to press Scottish Government on bursaries for student paramedics 26th October 2020 Shadow Education Minister Jamie Halcro Johnston is to press the Scottish Government to urgently review its policy on bursaries for student paramedics. The... Holyrood News
MSP backs “Love Local” campaign to support our High Streets 14th October 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has backed the “Scotland Loves Local” campaign which encourages people to use their local shops and support... Local News
