Politics

MP Drew Hendry Mr Johnson must go now rather than remain until his successor is chosen

She was speaking as pressure on the PM to go ramps up

Plans include introduction of a public interest test for transfers of large-scale landholdings

Property owners will need to apply for change of use to continue short-terms lets if move approved by Scottish Government

According to a recent poll the majority of Highland residents said they would support Scottish independence if a referendum was held next year.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants to hold second independence referendum next year.

Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that strike action by the RMT union later this month threatens to leave people across the region cut off

It is a fall of two places in less than a month with a road condition score of just 1.29 out of 10

Council Convener says 'we will make sure that they receive the necessary care and support'

Mr Halcro Johnston said drug deaths in Scotland were higher than anywhere else in Europe

Conservative MPs declared their support for the PM by 211 votes to 148

Finance secretary Kate Forbes will today publish the Resource Spending Review

With Caithness Councillor Raymond Bremner set to become council leader

Sue Gray states again there were 'failures of leadership and judgement in No 10 and the Cabinet Office'

So who is the man widely tipped to become one of the most powerful politicians in the region?

Strath Councillor Bill Lobban is likely to serve in a top position as leader of the Independents

According to sources a deal was reached for the groups to form the political administration

Last week residents across the Highlands cast their votes in the local election. Here is the list of elected councillors in all 21 wards.

The Liberal Democrats and Greens make big gains, the Conservatives hold and Independent fall by seven

The party won every seat they contested, finishing with a total of 22