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
Halcro Johnston on Orkney Islands autonomy motion: "more about generating media headlines" 3rd July 2023 Commenting on the motion being debated by Orkney Islands Council tomorrow (Tuesday) on more autonomy for the islands, Highlands and Islands MSP, Jamie Halcro... Local News
“Screeching U-turn” needed on Scottish Government plans to increase local tax bills by a quarter 3rd July 2023 Commenting on news that the SNP/Green Scottish Government in Edinburgh is consulting with councils on hiking up council tax by almost a quarter, Highlands and... Holyrood News
Halcro Johnston: Concerns Scottish Government's new HPMA approach is 'sleight of hand' 29th June 2023 Following the Scottish Government's ministerial statement on HPMAs, Highlands and Islands MSP and Deputy Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands... Holyrood News
Halcro Johnston on Corran Ferry suspension 29th June 2023 Speaking after it was announced the Corran Ferry would be out of service for at least the next few days, Highlands and Islands MSP and Deputy Shadow Cabinet... Local News
Debating independence again is "downright insulting" 27th June 2023 Commenting as the SNP/Green Government holds yet another debate on independence during limited Scottish Parliament business time, Highlands and Islands MSP and... Holyrood News
Winnie Ewing 22nd June 2023 Commenting on the death of former Highlands and Islands MSP and MEP, Winnie Ewing, Scottish Conservative MSP for the region, Jamie Halcro Johnston, said: “I am... Holyrood News
Local SNP MSPs backing Lorna Slater “a slap in the face to businesses” 21st June 2023 Commenting after yesterday’s Scottish Parliament vote of no confidence in which nearly all Highlands and Islands SNP MSPs backed Lorna Slater, the minister... Holyrood News
Halcro Johnston backs no-confidence motion against DRS minister Lorna Slater 20th June 2023 Commenting after giving his support to a no-confidence motion against Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater MSP, Highlands and Islands MSP and Conservative... Holyrood News
Halcro Johnston backs industry after Starmer and Sarwar sinks fortunes of North Sea jobs 19th June 2023 Commenting following Labour's plans to ban new oil and gas developments in the North Sea, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has called out Keir... Holyrood News