Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has been appointed Shadow Minister for Education after new Scottish Conservative Leader Jackson Carlaw reshuffled his team.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has called on Moray councillors to reject plans to close the county’s remaining public toilets.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has expressed disappointment after it was confirmed many expectant mums in Moray will not be able to have their babies at Dr Gray’s this spring.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has warned SNP ministers not to give in to pressure by the Scottish Greens to scrap the dualling of the A9 and the A96.

MSP highlights expectant mum’s 300 mile round trip

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has urged the First Minister to intervene to ensure downgraded maternity services at Elgin’s Dr Gray’s Hospital are restored as a matter of urgency.

Travel help for military veterans given warm welcome by MSP

News that military veterans will qualify for cut-price rail travel has been warmly welcomed by Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston.

Outdoor learning charity, Outfit Moray, has been singled out for praise after a motion was submitted to the Scottish Parliament congratulating supporters for taking part in a 24-hour mountain bike race.

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has given his backing to the region’s meat producers.

With January dubbed “Veganuary” by proponents of veganism, the Conservative MSP highlighted the contribution the meat sector makes to local economies across the Highlands and Islands.

Highlands and Islands Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston commented: “Flybe provides important links to and from the Highlands and Islands, and beyond.

Commenting on the £50m black hole faced by Police Scotland, and concerns that police numbers could have to be cut, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: