21 March 2019
Highland MPs have come out in support of a campaign by disability equality charity Scope showing the cost of living for the disabled is often higher.
20 June 2014
With Scotland's independence referendum set for 18 September 2014, the Highlands must consider the consequences of constitutional change.
21 June 2012
By Danny Alexander MP BEFORE I begin I would like to express my deepest of condolences to all those affected by the recent tragic accidents on the…
18 May 2012
A very warm congratulations go out to all the elected councillors for Badenoch and Strathspey. Of course, I am especially pleased that my party colleagues,…
17 May 2012
FIRST OF all, I welcome the new look “Strathy”. My warm congratulations go out to all the elected councillors for Badenoch and Strathspey. Of course,…
26 January 2012
THIS year will be celebrated for many reasons. It will see the Queen reach her diamond jubilee – 60 years as head of state.
21 December 2011
I AM very pleased that the SNP Government has approved, for the first time ever, a timetable for completing the dualling of the A9.
30 November 2011
THE steady rise in youth unemployment across the UK since 2004 reached one million this month.
05 October 2011
WAS very pleased to have the opportunity last Tuesday to speak at the conference of the International Association of Transport Professionals which was…
31 August 2011
The first Royal Mail Chief Executive to visit the Highlands for many years came to Inverness last week. I was delighted that Moya Greene decided to…
27 July 2011
The House of Commons recess started last week, with MPs away from Westminster until early September. It has been a momentous few weeks. The deepening…
20 July 2011
TOURISM is arguably the most important business for Scotland. As Minister for Tourism, I am ultimately responsible for the success of this vital industry. Visitscotland…
29 June 2011
THERE HAS been a lot of debate about the future of pensions and, whilst I know many local people will understand the need for reform, I am also aware…
22 June 2011
FOR AN old hand such as myself, the new parliamentary chamber feels entirely different, with 69 SNP members and many familiar faces from the old Parliament…
20 June 2011
IN POLITICS, after the battle is over, all the combatants are still alive. So what are the lessons and challenges that lie ahead?
07 June 2011
MANY congratulations to all the candidates who were successful in the elections to the Scottish Parliament last month, and in particular to our two newly…
