Communities must have greater say on energy proposals Tuesday, 21 January, 2025 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has voiced strong concerns over the impact of large-scale energy infrastructure projects on communities across the Highlands and Islands. Proposed developments by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) include the construction of significant pylon routes, substations and other builds – including around Beauly, Kyle and on Skye - with many... Holyrood News
Response to Statement on Moss Park Care Home 7th November 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 07.11.2024] In response to the joint statement from The Highland Council and NHS Highland regarding Moss Park Care Home, Highlands and... Holyrood News
Jamie questions First Minister over Scottish Government efforts to prevent Moss Park Care Home closure 31st October 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 31.10.2024] Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has today questioned the First Minister at FMQs on the threatened closure of... Holyrood News
“Dreadful budget” for Highlands and Islands condemned 30th October 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 30.10.2024] Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has called Labour’s first UK Budget a “dreadful budget” for the Highlands and... Holyrood News
Jamie’s response to NHS Highland’s preparations for the closure of Moss Park Care Home 25th October 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 25.10.2024] Responding the NHS Highland’s confirmation that they have now begun planning for the closure of Moss Park Care Home, Highlands... Holyrood News
Scottish Government's “Double Tax” on Local Businesses 14th October 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 14.10.2024] Local tourism businesses risk being hit twice if new “tourist tax” powers are implemented by local authorities across the... Holyrood News
CalMac fares “hiked” 10% 14th October 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 14.10.2024] Responding to the Scottish Government’s announcement of a 10% increase in CalMac ferry fares, Highlands and Islands MSP and... Holyrood News
Ross Cowie 7th October 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 07.10.2024] Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has expressed his deep sadness at the news of the passing of Ross Cowie, the... Local News
Jamie Responds to LINK Cash Access Assessment 2nd October 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 02.10.2024] Responding to LINK’s assessment conclusion not to introduce new cash access services following the closure of the Bank of... Holyrood News
Jamie slams SNP MSP's call to divert A9 funds 2nd October 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 02.10.2024] Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has criticised comments by Glasgow SNP MSP John Mason calling for A9 funding... Holyrood News