Jamie seeks Holyrood debate on wood-burner ban Monday, 22 April, 2024 > The Highlands and Islands MSP has lodged a Scottish Parliament motion highlighting the vital role of wood-burning stoves in rural and island communities. > He is seeking cross-party support for his motion so it can be debated in Parliament, raising awareness of the potentially serious consequences of the Scottish Government’s ban. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: "For those... Holyrood News
Jamie Welcomes the Significant UK Government Funding for Orkney 6th March 2024 Commenting on today’s Budget announcement by the Chancellor of £20m of Levelling Up funding for Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP... Holyrood News
Minister's Response on Ferries “Cold Comfort” to Islanders 6th March 2024 > Despite Jamie Halcro Johnston's request for clarification on the delivery schedule for new boats for Scotland’s island communities, the SNP Cabinet Secretary... Holyrood News
Jamie celebrates 200 years of the RNLI 4th March 2024 > As the RNLI today celebrates the 200th anniversary of its founding, Jamie’s parliamentary motion recognising this has now received cross party support from... Holyrood News
Jamie disappointed at SNP/Green fishing ban 1st March 2024 > Halcro Johnston criticises the Clyde closure without exemptions, citing a lack of data, scientific support, trust and community engagement. > He warns SNP... Holyrood News
Scottish Budget 'dreadful' for the Highlands and Islands 27th February 2024 Commenting after today's vote on the Scottish Budget 2024/25, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said the SNP/Scottish Greens Government had dealt... Holyrood News
A9 dualling delayed for at least 10 years 20th December 2023 Time and time again, SNP minsters have come before the Scottish Parliament, appeared in front of committees, or pledged in public that the A9 would be dualled... Holyrood News
Highland rail fares hiked 20th December 2023 Responding to the Scottish Government’s announcement that ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper fares would increase by nearly 9% in 2024, Highlands and Islands MSP... Local News
Jamie slams SNP comments on ferries crisis 20th November 2023 Responding to comments by SNP MP Alyn Smith in which he trivialises the ferries crisis facing communities across the Highlands and Islands, Scottish... Local News
Opinion: Israel, Hamas and Gaza 1st November 2023 It is now nearly a month since terrorist group Hamas breached Israel's borders, conducting a campaign of violence, rape and murder against Israeli civilians... Opinions